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 has one of the most lethal forehands in men’s tennis. He bullies opponents around the court with a mixture of pace and heavy spin before suddenly uncorking a missile that hits triple ...

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

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 ...