LONDON (Reuters) - Any witness to Francoise Durr's French Open triumph in 1967 cannot fail to have been mesmerised by her snaking, sliced backhand with which she cut opponents to shreds.
Chris Evert's pinpoint forehand, struck without spin, her non-playing hand held palm aloft, was another iconic shot which guided its proponent to seven Roland Garros singles crowns.
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