Tennis

Slice and serve: Ashleigh Barty's delicious fortnight yields first Australian Open singles final after latest blowout

Fancy this. The shot that separates Ashleigh Barty from her peers is one hit by millions of recreational players—but rarely seen among pros. Please now, usher the slice backhand out from the shadows ...
Tennis

With its low, skidding bounce, the slice shot is a Wimbledon staple

While grass-court tennis favors big serves and blistering ground strokes, it also rewards players who mix in subtlety and finesse. Among the favored options at a player’s disposal is the slice.
Newsday

The Watermelon Slice is the newest beverage at the U.S. Open, and it costs $39

The Honey Deuce still is the toast of U.S. Open adult beverages, an economic colossus that has secured a place on the Mount Rushmore of sports-event drinks alongside the Kentucky Derby’s Mint Julep, ...
WTA

Barty teaches next Aussie generation signature backhand slice, lifelong values

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Four years ago, Ashleigh Barty stood on Rod Laver Arena as champion of the 2022 Australian Open, solidifying her legacy in Australian tennis and women's tennis as whole. It's ...