These days women's tennis is becoming more "masculine." In major competitions, women players must be able to execute dink shots, passing shots, over head smashes, and cover the length and breadth of the court quickly.
傳統的底線打法已不足以應付大賽，現在的「全能型」女選手，能上網、截擊、吊小球、切球、高壓殺球，要成為「全場跑」球員，強勁與持久體力是不可或缺的要素。