A lighthearted moment unfolded on the tennis court as players including Ons Jabeur, Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton, and Jannik Sinner attempted to execute a one-handed backhand stroke, resulting in a humorous display.
“I have the best one, Roger Federer called me,” quipped Ons Jabeur, injecting humor into the playful challenge.
The scene captured the amusing spectacle of professional tennis players stepping out of their comfort zones to imitate the iconic one-handed backhand famously associated with legends like Roger Federer. Among those participating were Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton, and Jannik Sinner, each adding their own comedic flair to the endeavor.
🚨BREAKING:
Sinner, Jabeur, Shelton, Haddad Maia & a host of top stars have switched to a single-handed backhand
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pic.twitter.com/2LeNvAcIaG— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) May 3, 2024
The light-hearted exchange provided a refreshing break from the intensity of competitive play, showcasing the camaraderie and playful spirit shared among athletes both on and off the court.
Sinner in Madrid, ranking, and results in 2024
WWWWWWWWLW At the moment ranked no.2 (career-high), Jannik achieved an overall 28-2 record in 2024. Sinner is competing in Madrid where he ousted the world no.52 Lorenzo Sonego 6-0 6-3, the world no.72 Pavel Kotov 6-2 7-5 and the world no.17 Karen Khachanov 5-7 6-3 6-3.
Sinner will play next in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 8th of May.
Ben Shelton in 2024
Ranked world no.15, Ben played his last match on the 29th of April when he was defeated by world no.18 Alexander Bublik 3-6 7-6(2) 6-4 in the 3rd round in Madrid (draw).
Until now, during this year Shelton achieved an overall 16-8 win-loss record. This year, the American lifted the trophy in Houston.
Shelton has scheduled to compete next in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia). He will start from the main draw that will commence on the 8th of May.
Jannik Sinner and Ben Shelton clashed against each other 3 times. Their actual head to head record is 2-1 for Sinner. Previously, the last time they squared off, Jannik Sinner won 7-6(4) 6-1 in the 4th round in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open) on the 12th of March 2024.
Here the video highlights.
Ons Jabeur in 2024
LLWWLWWLWW Now ranked no.9, Ons played her last match on the 30th of April when she surrendered to world no.20 Madison Keys 0-6 7-5 6-1 in the quarter in Madrid (draw).
Currently, during this season Ons has a 6-8 record.
Beatriz Haddad Maia in 2024
At the moment ranked no.14, the Brazilian played her last match on the 30th of April when she lost to world no.1 Iga Swiatek 4-6 6-0 6-2 in the quarter in Madrid (draw).
Until now, during this year Beatriz has a 13-12 match record. Beatriz Haddad Maia’s most significant performance of the year was reaching the semifinal in Abu Dhabi.
Ons Jabeur and Beatriz Haddad Maia played each other 4 times. The head to head is 2-2. Before, the last time they locked horns, Beatriz Haddad Maia won 6-3 6-4 in the quarter in Abu Dhabi (Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open) on the 9th of February 2024.
Here the video highlights.
