No man with one handed backhand ranked in top 10 of ATP Rankings for the first time in history after Dimitrov loss
ATPSunday, 18 February 2024 at 08:00
Tennis remains one of the most interesting individual sports,
largely because of how it involves so many technicalities which the fans enjoy
as well.
A one-handed backhand is one such technical skill which is
pleasing for the fans to see. Over the years, there have been many great
players who used to produce delightful backhands.
However, for the first time ever, there will be no player
with a one-handed backhand will be in the top 10 in the ATP rankings.
That is after Bulgaria’s tennis star Grigor Dimitrov was knocked
out from the ongoing ABN Amro Open after losing in the semifinal to Australia’s
Alex de Minaur in straight sets with a score of 6-4, 6-3.
The 32-year-old would’ve only been able to keep his spot in the
top-10 had he won the competition but that did not prove to be the case.
Greece’s tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas, who is one of the
players who still use such a skill to mesmerize the fans, will also go out of
the top 10 once the new rankings are announced.
The 25-year-old has had a difficult time on the court in the
recent past. In the recently concluded first Grand Slam of the year — the Australian
Open — he was knocked out of the competition after losing in the second round
to America’s Taylor Fritz with a score of 7-6, 5-7, 6-3, 6-3.
Azeem Siddiqui is a seasoned sports journalist and data analyst with a strong background in both digital media and live sports production.
He began his journalism career working with partners of The New York Times and has since contributed to several leading international sports publications, including Fox Sports Asia, Calciomercato, and GiveMeSport. Since 2023, Azeem has been part of the TennisUpToDate team, where he has played a key role in sustaining the platform’s growth and ensuring tennis fans receive timely and reliable coverage of the sport’s biggest stories.
In addition to his editorial work, Azeem has extensive experience as a data analyst in live sports broadcasting—particularly in cricket—where he combines analytical precision with creative storytelling. He has collaborated with multiple production companies and cricket boards worldwide, delivering real-time insights and data-driven narratives during live match coverage.
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