5 best backhand winners in tennis in recent times

Every aspect of one’s game must be great in modern tennis. Players across the world can analyse strengths and weaknesses of their opponents thanks to the available technology and the due to the fact that they face other many times during a year.Backhand winners finish the point in an emphatic fashion giving very little chance to the opponents to play catch up.

#5 Stanislas Wawrinka Vs Roger Federer, Wimbledon, 2014

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Stan Wawrinka was playing his compatriot Roger Federer in the quarterfinals of 2014 Wimbledon Championships. He weathered an amazing return from Federer that landed at his feet to gain control over the point.

He eventually won the point with a backhand down the line winner.

#4 Richard Gasquet Vs Andy Murray, Sony Open, 2013

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Richard Gasquet was in unbelievable form as he dictated the entire rally against Andy Murray at the Sony Open in Miami in 2013. He hit an 103 mph booming backhand which the Scot had no time to even react!

#3 Roger Federer Vs Novak Djokovic, Australian Open,2008

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Roger Federer hit a powerful backhand to win the point against Novak Djokovic in the 2008 Australian Open semifinal. Federer peppered Djokovic’s forehand and backhand and decided it’s time to go for the bullet backhand!

#2 Rafael Nadal Vs Fernando Verdasco, Monte Carlo Masters, 2010

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Rafael Nadal was at his usual best as he recovered quickly from being in a defensive position to win the point with an outrageous backhand winner from well outside the baseline. His compatriot Fernando Verdasco was astounded after Nadal won that point much like the audience!

#1 Novak Djokovic Vs Rafael Nadal, Sony Open, 2011

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Novak Djokovic almost lost a point thanks to a superb approach shot from Rafael Nadal. The World No. 1 got to the ball with a dive and hit a terrific backhand return which sped past the Spaniard!

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