The most mythical one-handed backhand? Mouratoglou reveals his top 5
The one-handed backhand, a symbol of aesthetics and creativity, has never been as threatened in modern tennis.
The explosion of faster-paced play and the dominance of two-handed backhand players have reduced this shot to a handful of artists.
Among the current top 20 players in the world, only Lorenzo Musetti continues to wield this delicate stroke.
Mouratoglou sparks the debate: "Here are the five most beautiful one-handed backhands in history"
Very active on social media, French coach Patrick Mouratoglou has published his personal ranking of the five best one-handed backhands ever seen.
No. 5 – Gustavo Kuerten: the Brazilian artist
"His game has always been very aggressive from the baseline, a very particular technique," explains Mouratoglou.
A three-time Roland Garros champion, "Guga" marked the 2000s with his relaxed style and unique ability to hit topspin.
No. 4 – Gaston Gaudio: pure power
About him, Mouratoglou stated: "His backhand is a shot of great power capable of causing damage."
The 2004 Roland Garros winner possessed a very powerful left arm, capable of turning around any rally.
No. 3 – Richard Gasquet: the absolute aesthete with outrageous angles
"An incredible backhand capable of finding remarkable angles."
Gasquet probably has the most artistic one-handed backhand of his generation: a perfectly crafted motion and an ability to open up the court like no one else.
No. 2 – Roger Federer: divine elegance, iconic slice
"Many will say he is number 1 in this game too," acknowledges Mouratoglou.
Hard to argue: Federer's backhand, long criticized then glorified, became a complete weapon.
No. 1 – Stan Wawrinka: the most destructive backhand of the modern era
"Simply a legendary shot."
The backhand of "Stan The Man" is perhaps the most effective stroke ever hit on the one-handed backhand side.
Capable of taming any topspin and blasting the lines.
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