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Originally Posted by timnz
For all of these strokes & tennis abilities - who had the best ever?
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Great post! I was just thinking of this on my own recently.
First Serve .......... Sampras
Second Serve ...... Sampras
Forehand ............ Federer (pace, spin, direction, & versatility!)
Backhand Topspin &/or Drive ... Djokovic
Backhand Slice ..... Federer
Overhead ............ Roddick
Forehand Volley .... Sampras
Backhand Volley .... Sampras
Tenacity/Fighting Spirit .. Nadal
Tactical Brain ............... Federer
Physical Strength & Endurance .. Nadal
Also:
Return of Serve ....... Djokovic (even Agassi told Gilbert Djoker is the best!)
Footwork ................ Federer
Speed/Court Coverage .. Nadal
Defensive Skills ......... Nadal
Overall Ball Control ..... Federer