Musetti in the French Open semi -finals: the comeback of the one -handed backhand!

Musetti in the French Open semi -finals: the comeback of the one -handed backhand!

Wien, Österreich - On June 3, 2025, 23-year-old Lorenzo Musetti reached an important milestone in his career. He has reached the semi -finals of the French Open for the first time and will either meet defending champion Carlos Alcaraz or Tommy Paul in his next match. Musetti showed an impressive performance, especially in the third set, where a break was 7: 5 and he won the set 6-2. Despite the difficult conditions due to strong winds and its own tiredness, he found the energy to dominate the game.

Musetti has improved significantly compared to the previous year. The Italian player has confirmed his progress with a final in Monte Carlo and semi -final in Madrid and Rome. His most recent sense of achievement is due, among other things, to the fact that he became a father a year ago, which gave him additional responsibility and motivation. The player emphasizes that he has grown on both the square and outside and that his training routine is more professional.

A review of the one -handed backhand

A strong component of Musetti's game is its one -handed backhand, which is considered rare in modern tennis. The one -handed backhand is often referred to as the "dying Schl Schlag", which makes Musetti the youngest player in the top 100 with this trimmings. Historically, this technique was often used by players such as Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka. While this type of blow is aesthetically appealing, it also has certain disadvantages, especially with returns and with high balls, which is why many players opt for the more stable two -handed backhand. According to the Süddeutsche Zeitung, however, the one-handed backhand is a "curved World Heritage Site", while the New York Times described it as "last bulwark in tennis".

The techniques for mastery the one -handed backhand are specific and require good preparation. Tips include turning the body in good time, choosing the correct hand position and carrying out a liquid movement with a relaxed wrist guide. The racket should follow a natural path and swing over his shoulder to achieve strength and precision. The current distribution of the return styles in the top 10 of the ATP world rankings shows that no player can be found with a one-handed backhand, which underlines the dominance of the two-handed backhand.

The way of Musetti

Musetti dedicates his recent success of his family. With a head-to-head of 4: 4 against Frances Tiafoe, he remains relevant in the world of tennis among the top players. In the current live ranking, Musetti is about to advance to the top 5. However, this placement could still change, depending on the performance of the other players, especially Novak Djokovic. Musetti reflects that his progress is both a technical and mental nature, while at the same time he is aware of responsibility as a young father and brings this positive energy into his games.

How the debate about the one -handed backhand, which is increasingly pushed into the background, will develop. Musetti, however, could be the example that raises the setback of the old style to a new level and could initiate a renaissance of the one -handed backhand in the world of tennis.