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if you could create the best possible player by combining elements of the game of different women, which would you choose and do you think this hybrid women could compete on ATP?
I think yes, here are my choices(in their prime):
Serve: SERENA – great speed, technique, excellent placement, variety; works well in critical moments, the second serve too. Probably the most dangerous shot in women’s tennis ever.
Return: SELES – quick reaction, hitting the ball early and sending it back with pace, depth, precision and angle. off both sides, killer.
Forehand: STOSUR – very powerful with a tricky nadalesque spin; falls deep into the opponent’s part of the court, often with a misleading loop, bouncing off very high - extremely hard to handle. the scariest I’ve ever seen.
Backhand: HENIN – impeccable technique, vast variety, great power too; flat, topspin, slice, crosscourt, down the line, you name it she’s got it.
Net game: NAVRATILOVA – her deft touch volleys were backed up with an excellent approach to and movement around the net. unmatched in the women’s game, on a par with the best of men.
Tactics: HINGIS – super creative and quick mind; she always had both great tactics prepared and the ability to improvise in the best possible way during the point. genius.
Movement: GRAF – tier one footwork as well as tier one foot speed, moved well on every surface, balanced, fit... had everything needed for great tennis movement.
Mentality: EVERT – calm, rational, super focused and able to stay that way throughout long matches. very strong and composed in crises.
I think yes, here are my choices(in their prime):
Serve: SERENA – great speed, technique, excellent placement, variety; works well in critical moments, the second serve too. Probably the most dangerous shot in women’s tennis ever.
Return: SELES – quick reaction, hitting the ball early and sending it back with pace, depth, precision and angle. off both sides, killer.
Forehand: STOSUR – very powerful with a tricky nadalesque spin; falls deep into the opponent’s part of the court, often with a misleading loop, bouncing off very high - extremely hard to handle. the scariest I’ve ever seen.
Backhand: HENIN – impeccable technique, vast variety, great power too; flat, topspin, slice, crosscourt, down the line, you name it she’s got it.
Net game: NAVRATILOVA – her deft touch volleys were backed up with an excellent approach to and movement around the net. unmatched in the women’s game, on a par with the best of men.
Tactics: HINGIS – super creative and quick mind; she always had both great tactics prepared and the ability to improvise in the best possible way during the point. genius.
Movement: GRAF – tier one footwork as well as tier one foot speed, moved well on every surface, balanced, fit... had everything needed for great tennis movement.
Mentality: EVERT – calm, rational, super focused and able to stay that way throughout long matches. very strong and composed in crises.
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