Few players have the strength and skill necessary to play first-strike tennis with a one-hander ... a big factor in the one shot where the two-handed backhand really shines: the service return.

Using a sturdy two-handed backhand will never gain you entry into that elite cohort. On the other hand, blasting away with two hands on the handle will win you tennis matches. Lots of tennis matches.

Statistics show that the double-handed backhand is now the dominant choice among professional players. It gives more power and control on return of serve and on high balls, which are two crucial areas ...

Greek tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas is optimistic about the future of the one-handed backhand in men's tennis. The two-handed backhand has become more popular in men's tennis in recent times ...