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Grigor Dimitrov jokes about one-handed backhand, ‘calls’ Roger Federer

Grigor Dimitrov jokes about one-handed backhand, ‘calls’ Roger Federer

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On February 19th last year, when Stefanos Tsitsipas left the top 10 to make way for Alex de Minaur, for the first time in history since the official birth of the ATP rankingsno one-handed player was among the top ten players in the world. But when Grigor Dimitrov put an end to this negative trend.

“Hi guys. As you may have heard: the one-handed backhand is dead!“

This is how the hilarious video created by the ATP begins, in which the Bulgarian champion plays the role of narrator and main character.
“I’m sadder than anyone. I love the one-handed backhand. It’s poetry in motion.. But when something dies, it dies. I just wanted to let you know that me and a few other guys are working hard on some changes,” Dimitrov reveals, explaining in a serious tone – as if he were a real actor – that he and several one-handed backhanders have taken a new path.

Grigor Dimitrov
Grigor Dimitrov© Sean M. Haffey / Getty Images Sports Contributor

“We try to use both hands whenever possible!” In a sentence that sets off a series of humorous images, we can watch, in order: Stefanos Tsitsipas trying to brush his teeth with both hands on a toothbrush; Denis Shapovalov trying to open a door with the same hand; Stan Wawrinka playing darts with both hands; Dominic Thiem and Christopher Eubanks trying to draw and use a fork respectively, while following their colleagues; and Lorenzo Musetti signing autographs.

“I assure you that we are working hard and making progress. We are confident on the path, because two hands are better than one,” Dimitrov added before calling Roger Federer direct: “Roger, you were right: it will never work.”

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