Quiz – How much do you know about the history of the one-handed backhand?

The one-handed backhand in the top 10 of the ATP rankings is gone for the first time since the creation of the ATP in 1973. It’s time to test yourself on this magical shot with 15 questions.

February 21, 2008: The day Andy Roddick gave Kei Nishikori the verbals in San Jose

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On February 21, 2008, Andy Roddick gave a young Kei Nishikori a verbal mouthful during a match in San Jose

February 10, 1992: The day Jim Courier became world No 1 for the first time

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On February 10, 1992, Jim Courier became world No 1 for the first time.

February 9, 1991: The day Andre Agassi lost to his future coach, Brad Gilbert

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On February 9, 1991, Andre Agassi was beaten by his future coach, Brad Gilbert.

February 6, 1993: The day the great Arthur Ashe passed away, aged just 49

Every day Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1993 to pay tribute to one of the few tennis champions whose impact went beyond his sport: Arthur Ashe, the first black man to ever win a Grand Slam tournament 

February 5, 1985: The day Ivan Lendl and Larry Stefanki played without an umpire

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On February 5, 1985, Ivan Lendl and Larry Stefanki finished a match without an umpire

February 3, 1989: Teenager Chang bursts onto Davis Cup scene

On this day in tennis history, a teenager made his Davis Cup debut for the USA against Paraguay. Find out what happened

January 19, 1989: The day world No 1 Mats Wilander was stunned in the second round of the Australian Open

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at an important moment in tennis history. On this day, the world No 1, who had won three of the four majors in 1988, crumbled under pressure in the second round of the 1989 Australian Open

January 17, 1982: The day head-hunting Lendl won the most dramatic duel with Gerulaitis

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to look back at an important moment in tennis history. On this day in 1982, Vitas Gerulaitis was in the driver’s seat against Ivan Lendl in the 1982 Masters Cup Final in New York, but things fell apart after the American made a move he’d forever regret

January 15, 1981: The day ice-man Bjorn Borg lost his cool

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On January 15, 1981, Bjorn Borg lost his cool and was docked points for the first time in his career

January 14, 1979: The day John McEnroe became the youngest winner of the Masters Cup

Everyday Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1978 to witness how 19-year-old John McEnroe claimed a breakthrough title at the 1977 Masters Cup in New York City

January 12, 1980: The day Vitas Gerulaitis made his famous quote, “No one beats Vitus Gerulaitis 17 times in a row”

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On January 12, 1980, Vitas Gerulaitis beat Jimmy Connors after losing to his rival 16 times in a row

January 11, 1988: The first day of play in the Australian Open’s new home

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1988 to witness the first day of the Australian Open as we know it, on hard court, at Melbourne Park

January 9, 1977: The day Roscoe Tanner won his only Grand Slam title

On this day in tennis history, two top players fought it out for their maiden Grand Slam triumph – here is what happened at the first Australian Open final of 1977

January 3, 1972: The day Ken Rosewall became the oldest Grand Slam winner in the Open Era

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On January 3, 1972, Ken Rosewall won the Australian Open and created an Open Era record that stands to date

January 2, 1980: The day Guillermo Vilas won his fourth and final Grand Slam title

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the most iconic moments in tennis history. On this day in 1980, Argentina’s Guillermo Vilas and American John Sadri faced off in the Australian Open final where they exchanged groundstrokes and.. fingers

December 22, 1977: Defending champion Tanner loses in Australian Open first round

For the first time ever, the defending champion crashed out in the first round of the Australian Open on this day in 1977. Find out the whole story

December 21, 1975: Bjorn Borg leads Sweden to Davis Cup glory

Bjorn Borg still cites his Davis Cup triumph in 1975 as one of the greatest moments of his career. Today on Tennis Majors we celebrate the year that the Ice God carried Sweden to its first title

December 20, 1994: Lendl bids sad farewell to tennis

Ivan Lendl was 34 years old when a severe back injury forced him to retire from the sport that he still very much loved. On this day in 1994, the great Czech called it quits for good

December 19, 1987: Sweden triumph over upstarts India in unlikely Davis Cup final

India were pushing for a Davis Cup upset for the ages in 1987, but big bad Sweden stepped in to restore order in the final

December 18, 1982: The day Chris Evert double-bagelled Tracy Austin

Every day Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1982 to witness how Chris Evert gave Tracy Austin the first double bagel of her career in the semi-finals of the East Rutherford tournament, in New Jersey