A handshake is a short ritual in which two people grasp one of each other's like hands. It is commonly done upon meeting, greeting, parting, offering congratulations, expressing gratitude, or completing an agreement. In sports or other competitive activities, it is also a sign of good sportsmanship.
Indeed, the handshake is a traditional part of tennis etiquette. But it has been noted that in recent years, there has been a makeover and it has mostly likely caught the attention of Wimbledon fans over the last week.
The old-school post-match handshake - the kind you would see replicated in polite company or in business meetings - is out. Instead, a thumb-gripping clench is very much in.
"This handshake is a bit more rock and roll, it's got an edgy masculinity," says sports historian Dr Martin Polley of the University of Southampton.
The trend has been getting more common on the tennis circuit for a while. But now, it's dominant. However, former British number one tennis player Andrew Castle isn't a fan.
"I love a decent handshake at the end of the game - it's wonderful when you've been through something together to signify the end of the contest," he says.
What is your opinion? What type of handshake do you prefer? Are you a traditionalist or are you down with the kidz?!
Source: BBC Magazine
Indeed, the handshake is a traditional part of tennis etiquette. But it has been noted that in recent years, there has been a makeover and it has mostly likely caught the attention of Wimbledon fans over the last week.
The old-school post-match handshake - the kind you would see replicated in polite company or in business meetings - is out. Instead, a thumb-gripping clench is very much in.
"This handshake is a bit more rock and roll, it's got an edgy masculinity," says sports historian Dr Martin Polley of the University of Southampton.
The trend has been getting more common on the tennis circuit for a while. But now, it's dominant. However, former British number one tennis player Andrew Castle isn't a fan.
"I love a decent handshake at the end of the game - it's wonderful when you've been through something together to signify the end of the contest," he says.
What is your opinion? What type of handshake do you prefer? Are you a traditionalist or are you down with the kidz?!
Source: BBC Magazine
