World No. 2 Iga Swiatek delivered another masterclass performance at the US Open 2025, cruising past Russia’s Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-3, 6-1 in the Round of 16. But what truly stole the show was a jaw ...

When faced with this difficult shot, don’t overdo it. The backhand overhead, except in rare instances, is a defensive shot. You’re playing for two shots: the overhead, and an easier volley to follow.