Ramesh Krishnan thread

[prasen9]

No huge serve , no huge top spin from base line, no big groundies or ball bashing.

Pure artistry at work, simply caressing the ball , taking it early with just pure placements.

Truly a touch artist and a percentage player.

Maybe your mentioning top-spin reminded me of Monica Niculescu. She has this forehand slice which is sublime because it turns modern players who expect power crazy! She hardly hits a full blooded forehand shot and is world #28. She has exceptional volleying skills, exceptional control and placement, and very good match sense I presume. But, to survive, she has a strong two-handed backhand. So, parts of her game is power but the forehand slice and the delectable dropshots reminded me of some finesse players such as RK. Of course, somewhat ironically, she has "huge top spin" but a similar player in a different way. Niculescu's best

[Atithee]

Yes, you don’t see it in tennis. In table-tennis, it’s more common. My bread and butter style against power players in table-tennis too. Good old hostel days.

[prasen9]

In some sense, Niculescu is the opposite (of some of the weaker amateur players). She slices the forehand and has a powerful, attacking two-handed backhand.