Watch this video! I break down why and how Stan crushes one-handed backhands. Plus I show you step-by-step drills you can do to make your backhand more like Stan's.

Sep 10, 2021 · Stan Wawrinka uses a modified Eastern backhand grip for his one-handed backhand drive. The base knuckle of his index finger is placed between bevel one and two, while the heel pad …

Aug 20, 2024 · "I was 11 years old, and my two-handed backhand was terrible. I couldn't put one ball in," Wawrinka said as he struck groundstrokes in a training session in Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Now with Stan's success at the last two Australian Opens there is a new conventional wisdom. The one-hander is the greatest backcourt weapon in the game, that is the way Stan hits it.

One of Stan’s biggest weapons is, since the junior years already, his signature one-handed backhand 3.0, which he plays on a big radius with very dominant long-axis supination, as can be seen below.

Jan 28, 2025 · Stan Wawrinka has one of the best one-handed backhands on tour. I’m breaking it down and explain why it’s unique and so efficient. Subscribe to my channel for more tennis tips. Follow me …

Watch Stan Wawrinka hit a flawless backhand past Andrey Rublev in Stockholm 2024. Photo credit: Getty Images. Watch live & on demand at TennisTV.com.

Aug 16, 2025 · His single-handed backhand, once considered a weakness in the modern game, has become a weapon of choice for many aspiring players. He serves as a reminder that there is no …

Mar 13, 2023 · The Greatest One-Handed Backhands of the Open Era, Nos. 6-3: Richard Gasquet and Stan Wawrinka make their appearances Our one-of-a-kind countdown is winding down.

Mar 31, 2018 · In this video, you'll learn 10 copyable secrets that make Stan Wawrinka's backhand arguably the best in history. Professional tennis players have certain fundamentals that allow them to …