A former Grand Slam quarterfinalist, Ronald Agenor, has sparked a debate by disagreeing with Roger Federer's controversial comments about court conditions. Agenor, who reached the French Open's quarterfinals in 1989, believes the courts are not slower now than when Federer played. He argues that the courts have been slowing down for a while, and this is not a recent change. Agenor suggests that the current playing style, dominated by powerful baseline players like Alcaraz and Sinner, makes court conditions somewhat irrelevant. He highlights that players now focus on fitness and repetitive strokes, making the game more about consistency than speed. Agenor also mentions the decline of the one-handed backhand, which he believes has contributed to the modern hard-hitting style. He advocates for a return to the one-handed backhand, suggesting wooden rackets as a potential solution. Agenor's perspective adds a unique angle to the discussion, inviting further exploration of the evolution of tennis and the role of equipment in shaping the sport.
