Forehand

The forehand in tennis is a shot made by swinging the racquet across one's body in the direction of where the player wants to place the shot. It is considered the easiest shot to master, perhaps because it is the most natural stroke. Beginners and advanced players often have better forehands than any other shots and use it as a weapon.

Great forehands

The forehand has been used as a major weapon by many players for years. Amongst the male professionals, some of the notable players with great forehands:

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• Bill Johnston, 1920s amateur
• Jack Kramer, 1940s professional
• Pancho Segura, 1940s and '50s professional, first 2-handed forehand
• Ivan Lendl
• Jim Courier
• Pete Sampras
• Andre Agassi
• Carlos Moya
• Roger Federer
• Andy Roddick
• Rafael Nadal
• Fernando González

And amongst the female professionals:

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• Steffi Graf
• Monica Seles
• Lindsay Davenport
• Venus Williams
• Serena Williams
• Maria Sharapova