"Steffi Graf tortured her opponents with that slice" - Rennae Stubbs laments German legend's omission from list of best one-handed backhands

Former professional tennis player Rennae Stubbs has called out a publication for a list that failed to feature Steffi Graf among the best single-handed backhands in the history of the sport.

Graf, a 22-time Slam champion, was left off the list of the top 20 one-handed backhands ever. The list included popular players like Stan Wawrinka, Richard Gasquet and Gabriela Sabatini, and was topped by Roger Federer.

The inclusion of Australia's Ash Barty, who had a double-handed topspin backhand as well as a single-handed slice, made many question the credibility of the list. Stubbs quickly took to Twitter to point out that although Barty had a good slice, she should be categorized as a player with a double-handed backhand.

Stubbs also mentioned that German legend Steffi Graf not only had a single-handed backhand but also a ruthless slice, which was a nightmare for many.

"Ash Barty and not Steffi Graf on this list. Ash had a two handed backhand and if you count her slice then u must count Steffis. Steffi tortured her opponents with that slice which set up her forehand. Also Steffi had a one hander not 2. Do yourself a favor and do an addendum," Stubbs tweeted.

Iga Swiatek emulates Steffi Graf and Serena Williams to become World No.1 for 50 weeks in first stint

Iga Swiatek at the BNP Paribas Open

Iga Swiatek has added another feather to her cap by being World No. 1 for at least 50 weeks in her first stint. She is now shoulder-to-shoulder with tennis greats Steffi Graf, Martina Hingis and Serena Williams, who all held the World No. 1 ranking for at least 50 weeks after clinching the top spot for the very first time.

Swiatek sits comfortably at the top of the WTA rankings right now, with 10,585 points. She is followed by World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka, who is more than 4,000 points behind at 6,100.

Swiatek, who is currently participating in the Indian Wells Open, will aim to defend her title in California. The Pole has to face Romanian Sorana Cirstea in the quarter-finals on Thursday, March 16.

This will be the second encounter between the two players. with their first meeting going Swiatek's way. The pair last met in the fourth round of the Australian Open in Melbourne last year, where it took Swiatek three sets to dismiss Cirstea 5-7, 6-3, 6-3.