topspin
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of topspin
Example Sentences
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She abandoned preconceived notions of beautiful grass-court tennis, opting instead to figure out how to get the best out of her extreme Western forehand grip and heavy topspin on grass.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Sabalenka, who has crushed topspin forehands harder than the top men at this tournament, was on her way.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2025
Ruud hits with a healthy dose of topspin that makes his game particularly suited to clay, where he first made waves at Grand Slams.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 11, 2022
The years of pro experience seemed at first to favour Martinez, who used deep, punchy shots and heavy topspin to clinch the first set 6-4.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2022
From the start, Tan had Williams guessing and stretching, mixing often-exquisite drop shots with forays to the net; towering lobs with counterpunched backhand passing shots; sideswiping forehand slices with looped topspin.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 28, 2022
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