ATP World Tour: Power Ranking the Most Vicious Forehands in the Game

In this slideshow, I am going to rank the five most powerful forehands on the ATP Tour. Keep in mind, I am not necessarily saying that these are the best forehands in the men's game, simply the most powerful.  

With that being said, kick back and enjoy these clips!

Feel free to comment and agree or disagree with me! Give me your take on who has the most vicious forehands in the game!  

1. Fernando Gonzalez

Fernando Gonzalez undoubtedly possesses the most vicious forehand in the men's game. Propelling him to a runner-up finish in the 2007 Australian (l. Federer), Gonzo's forehand is a missile.  I think it is safe to say that he has the most powerful forehand in the history of the game. 

2. Juan Martin Del Potro

Juan Martin Del Potro's forehand may not be the most orthodox, but it is certainly is a nightmare for any opponent.  Del Potro is able to produce unthinkable winners from any position on the court with his forehand.  

The capacity of his forehand was fully demonstrated in the 2009 US Open Final, where the Argentinian took out Roger Federer in five thrilling sets in large part due to his stunning forehand.

3. James Blake

James Blake takes to the court the most aggressive game of any player I have ever seen.  Regardless of the score/opponent, Blake constantly fires from all cylinders.  

As a result, many have seen the wrath of his dynamite forehand—including Federer and Nadal.  

4. Robin Soderling

Robin Soderling's forehand is absolutely huge.  It is extremely heavy and often pushes opponents to the edge, forcing them well behind the baseline and off the court.  Extremely viable on an indoor hard court, Soderling's monster forehand has also done its damage on clay, most notably during the 2009 French Open when he beat the King of Clay, Rafael Nadal, in four stunning sets, providing Nadal with his first and only lost in Paris.  

5. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

In coordination with his great finesse and versatility, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga's forehand is a rocket. Often looking to run around his susceptible backhand to set himself up for his reliable forehand, Tsonga possess a weapon that has conquered Roger Federer on several occasions in 2011—most notably at Wimbledon.  

Tsonga's forehand has launched him into the forefront of the men's game and, in my opinion, will lead him to his first grand slam title.