Two forehands, no backhands: meet the US Open’s fascinating ambidextrous experiment
Summary
Teo Davidov is a 16-year-old tennis player who plays using forehands from both hands instead of using a traditional backhand. He is ambidextrous, meaning he can use both hands equally well, so he chooses to hit forehands on both sides during matches. Davidov showed his unusual style at the US Open junior doubles competition but lost to a much stronger opponent.Key Facts
- Teo Davidov is 16 years old and from Denver.
- He is ambidextrous and hits only forehands with both his right and left hands.
- Davidov can hit backhands but prefers not to use them in matches.
- His style has attracted attention online and at live events like the US Open.
- During the US Open junior doubles match, he and his partner Tyler Lee lost to the top-seeded opponents.
- Davidov says switching hands to hit forehands does not slow him down.
- His opponents included highly ranked players like Ziga Sesko and Guto Miguel.
- Despite some exciting points, Davidov and Lee were defeated by their stronger competitors.
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