Clay lover
Legend
It's pretty much established that they don't have an ATP-style flip to get the racquet into firing position and instead just let it drop into place after the takeback.
What's more though, is the fact that there doesn't even seem to be a pat-the-dog before the forward swing! Their racquet angle doesn't really change from the moment it points towards the back fence to when it makes contact with the ball. So, although they have loopy takebacks, the forward component of their swing is extremely simple. Is this evidence that this simple style works on the ATP?
Of course this swing has shaped them into having a certain type of forehand--despite their differences in playstyle they both have a flat, precise forehand, but at least they are good weapons on the ATP!
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