Gasquet's Backhand or Federer's Backhand?

[ubermeyer]

I voted Gasquet but I'd actually say it's a wash. When you factor in Fed's BH slice which is probably the best in the world that more than makes up for any differences in their BH drive.

[Timbo's hopeless slice]

Tommy Haas

[Leelord337]

Federer has a better topspin crosscourt 1hbh, Gasquet has a slightly better down the line backhand A Tossup pretty much though

[Sabratha]

I like both, but I'm going to have to pick Federer's.

[PhrygianDominant]

Originally Posted by jaggy

Gasckets has more ooo la la

what would the Swiss equivalent of that be?

[PhrygianDominant]

Originally Posted by Timbo's hopeless slice

Tommy Haas

Tommy Haas has had the best onehander on the pro tour for years.

[Leelord337]

One of Feds Best Backhand vids

Gasquets Backhand Video

[Federer20042006]

Gasquet's backhand, while an impressive shot to watch, seems to compromise his movement. Not only does he stand way back, but it takes a ton of preparation.

Federer can successfully half volley from the baseline if he wants. The only place I'm taking Gasquet's is clay.

[Leelord337]

Originally Posted by Federer20042006

Gasquet's backhand, while an impressive shot to watch, seems to compromise his movement. Not only does he stand way back, but it takes a ton of preparation.

Federer can successfully half volley from the baseline if he wants. The only place I'm taking Gasquet's is clay.

Hamburg 2005 comes to mind when Gasquet beat Federer in that 5 set epic saving match pts (when federer only lost 4 matches all year and the only guy he didn't have match points against was Guga Kuerten in the French Open that year)

[heftylefty]

Originally Posted by Timbo's hopeless slice

Tommy Haas

Agreed! Haas' backhand is tennis porn.

[dangalak]

Originally Posted by BevelDevil

I don't think so. She's only one year younger than Fed and I think she turned pro at age 16, so how could she have modeled her backhand after him?

In any case, her bh is very different from Fed's. Her forehand is actually more Fed-like.

How so?

Originally Posted by Leelord337

Federer has a better topspin crosscourt 1hbh, Gasquet has a slightly better down the line backhand A Tossup pretty much though

In what parallel universe does Federer have a better CC BH? His lands short very often and isn't very heavy.

And gasquet's BH DTL is alot better.

Originally Posted by Leelord337

Hamburg 2005 comes to mind when Gasquet beat Federer in that 5 set epic saving match pts (when federer only lost 4 matches all year and the only guy he didn't have match points against was Guga Kuerten in the French Open that year)

So much wrong lol.

Federer lost to Guga in 2004, not 05. He didn't lose to Gasquet in Hamburg it was in Monte Carlo. And he didn't have matchpoints against nadal in the French Open.

Originally Posted by Timbo's hopeless slice

Tommy Haas

Also, this.

[sunof tennis]

Originally Posted by heftylefty

Agreed! Haas' backhand is tennis porn.

I completely agree. Classic, simple, less likely to break down.

[PrinceMoron]

Who's asking whose is better? Everybody knows it is Federer's.

[Vcore89]

Originally Posted by BevelDevil

I don't think so. She's only one year younger than Fed and I think she turned pro at age 16, so how could she have modeled her backhand after him?

In any case, her bh is very different from Fed's. Her forehand is actually more Fed-like.

You have to scour the net and surely you will find how Henin modeled her backhand from Federer's. Gosh, it doesn't have to be age-gap related.

And, btw, I said: ''...uniquely Henin's''

[TennisLovaLova]

Fed's BH from 2003 to 2007 was one of the greatest shots in tennis
just watch some of his wtf matches of that period

[NadalDramaQueen]

Originally Posted by TennisLovaLova

Fed's BH from 2003 to 2007 was one of the greatest shots in tennis
just watch some of his wtf matches of that period

You're wrong! Even JMac knows that Federer's backhand and serve are so much better now than they ever have been.

Back to reality, Fed's backhand was much better back then. He could cause damage from that side much more easily. Currently, I am happy if it doesn't break down completely in a match.

I still would take Federer's backhand over Gasquet's. Better variety and all the other crap that has already been mentioned.

[dangalak]

Federer's BH is more consistent now than in his prime.

Except maybe for 2006.

[Fyrepower]

federer point blank. me and my riend used to always practice our one handed BH saying that especially good ones were "federer backhands".

[veroniquem]

Gasquet's backhand is aesthetically beautiful, a pleasure to watch. Fed's chipped backhand is one of the ugliest shots I've ever seen. Makes me cringe every time.

[TheCanadian]

Federer's BH is a relative weakness. Gasquet's is an objective strength. I'm pretty sure Federer would prefer to have Gasquet's mechanics. If Gasquet was in the top ten, it's thanks to his BH, in part. His FH is a relative weakness and his serve is rather weak.