Is Roger Federer right or left-handed?
Is Roger Federer right or left-handed?
“I started with two hands, backhand and forehand, and probably because I was hitting two backhands people didn’t know, but I have always been a lefty.” Federer laughed: “So it’s a legend. Well I cannot be angry, it’s just natural so that is fine.”
Which hand does Roger Federer use?
eastern grip
Roger Federer uses what is called an eastern grip while Nadal uses a semi-western grip. This comes down to personal preference but most recreational players who have good forehands use an eastern to semi-western grip. Below you’ll learn how to find the best tennis forehand grip for you.
Is Nadal left-handed or right-handed?
Left-handed
Rafael Nadal/Handed
Which left-handed tennis player is naturally right-handed?
Nadal
Although Nadal is perhaps the finest left-handed tennis player in history, it is actually the only thing he does in his life with his left. Every-day activities he does right-handed, and it was highlighted in a recent golf tournament in Mallorca that his swing was right-handed too.
Why is Rafa left-handed?
As a child, Rafael Nadal hit with two hands from both sides until he was told to choose one side so he would have a single-handed forehand. Although the boy did most things right-handed, he instinctively started playing tennis as a lefty. The conventional wisdom is that being left-handed is an advantage in tennis.
Is Nadal a natural left-handed?
On a recent Instagram Live, Federer asked Nadal why he plays left-handed when the Spaniard is naturally a righty….Rafael Nadal: The Legendary Lefty Who’s Best Against His Own Kind.
| Player | Record | Winning Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Rafael Nadal | 104-15 | 87.4% |
| 2. Roger Federer | 129-37 | 77.7% |
| 3. Andy Murray | 85-25 | 77.3% |
| 4. Novak Djokovic | 118-36 | 76.6% |
Why does Federer use a one handed backhand?
His signature backhand shot serves as an offensive and defensive weapon and it neutralizes the powerful shots from his opponents and it ensures a good depth while Roger Federer is returning.
Is Rafael right-handed?
Is Novak Djokovic left-handed?
Right-handed
Novak Djokovic/Handed
Is Sebastian Korda left-handed?
Sebastian Korda/Handed
