No one-handed backhand reaches Grand Slam semis for first time since 1877

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. Players like Roger Federer, Pete Sampras, and Gustavo Kuerten once dominated with this technique. Modern coaching trends and the evolving speed of the game have made the two-handed backhand more practical and preferable. This milestone signifies the end of an era for one of tennis's most elegant strokes at the highest level.