Gauff gave a shout-out to Alcaraz after pulling off several successful drop shots through her opening two Australian Open matches.

The drop shot is a nuanced shot in tennis, often used to catch opponents off guard. It requires precision and a deep understanding of one’s opponent’s positioning on the court. Alcaraz, known for his ...

Oh, the drop shot. The most double-edged shot there is in tennis. On one hand, the player executing it is over the moon, and on the other, the player running to save the point is cursing in no fewer ...

Carlos Alcaraz missed a drop shot against Maria Sakkari at 1 Point Slam ...

PARIS, June 3 (Reuters) - Hit with lots of backslice and a soft touch, the drop shot can be a well-masked weapon in tennis but Alexander Bublik's staggering 37 attempts in Monday's French Open fourth ...

Carlos Alcaraz is among the ranked players on the men’s and women’s tours who have increasingly dared to use the drop shot on crucial points. By Kurt Streeter Reporting from Flushing Meadows, Queens I ...