Two forehands, no backhands: meet the US Open’s fascinating ambidextrous experiment
Teo Davidov doesn’t hit backhands. He serves from both sides. The 16-year-old from Denver is treating the tennis world to a wildly unorthodox style – and proving it’s more than a parlor trick
TL;DR
- Teo Davidov, a 16-year-old American, is the only player at the US Open who exclusively hits forehands from both wings.
- He is ambidextrous and uses his right hand on the deuce side and his left on the ad side for serves and groundstrokes.
- Davidov's unique style, developed by his father Kalin with principles of holistic medicine and philosophy, aims to balance his personality and brain hemispheres.
- While often viewed as a novelty, his technique has proven effective in competitive play, drawing comparisons to elite players.
- Davidov and his doubles partner Tyler Lee were eliminated in the second round of the US Open boys' doubles by a stronger opponent.
- Despite the loss, Davidov gained valuable experience on a big stage and is looking towards future junior and professional events.