This happens more frequently in doubles, but you can develop a reuptation of having “great hands” if you’ll allow yourself to mentally relax and to physically keep your hands loose on your racket as your opponet plays their shot at you.
This is not always a natural instinct, however, you can practice this response, and you’ll develop those “great hands”.
Check out this video over at:
http://www.webtennis.net/nltr-070822.htm

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