The drop shot has always been important, but it was recently considered a bit of a last resort. Frequent use was seen as a novelty or a cop-out, the preserve of players who lacked proper power.

Mastering the drop shot will give your game a sharp edge when playing on the dirt. Here's why it's especially potent on clay—and how to execute it successfully. Why drop shots thrive on clay.

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 round win over Jack ...

Spike Lee Had the Perfect Impression of Carlos Alcaraz’s Devastating Drop Shot. Spike Lee was having a blast in a different courtside seat than the one he’s best known for occupying.

Zverev survives De Jong drop shot bonanza to advance. By Karolos Grohmann. May 29, 2025 2:07 PM UTC Updated May 29, 2025. Item 1 of 3 Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris ...

Jessica Pegula didn’t win the match. But she did win this point -- and gave us the best shot of May in the process. Midway through the third set of her Strasbourg opener, Pegula found herself locked ...