Federer, Sampras, Kuerten... no one: After 149 years, end of an era in tennis

For the first time since 1877, no male player with a one-handed backhand has reached a Grand Slam semi-final this season, marking the decline of a storied tennis tradition. Once dominant, the one-hander has given way to the more practical two-handed backhand. Modern coaching trends and the evolving speed of the game have contributed to its fading presence among top players.

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