With the US Open nearing halftime, watch this beautiful interactive on what’s considered the most beautiful swing in tennis, the one-handed backhand. And basically, it’s an ode to Stanislas Wawrinka.

From Weekly Filet #175, in August 2014.

The One-Handed Backhand Has All but Disappeared

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