McEnroeisanartist
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What women in tennis history do you think has the most aesthetically pleasing games?
What women in tennis history do you think has the most aesthetically pleasing games?
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OldschoolKIaus
Hall of Fame
Kerber.
Tennis_Hands
Banned
Evonne Goolagong.
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Hingis, and nobody has ever come close.
Ballmachine87
Rookie
Graf. Her Footwork was Out of this world.
RaulRamirez
Legend
She came to mind for me as well - getting old. But she was so graceful. - loved her style (young as I was when watching her).Evonne Goolagong.
RaulRamirez
Legend
Many have been said already, so I'll add Radwanska. I haven't seen much of Hsieh, but also intrigued with her artistry.
Tennis_Hands
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Do you have anything in particular (besides her overall movement) that stood out for you, when you think about her elegance?
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Anna Kournikova.
RaulRamirez
Legend
Her whole game was/is beautiful to watch, starting with her movement. The serve was fluid, if not overpowering. I probably enjoyed her backhand the most - the slice approach shot, as well as how she could wait and flick a winner dtl or crosscourt. Good hands at the net as well, with great flexibility for volleys and overheads. So much to enjoy!Do you have anything in particular (besides her overall movement) that stood out for you, when you think about her elegance?
And you?
Tennis_Hands
Banned
I am most fond of her slice backhand down the line, and crosscourt with which often caught her opponent off guard and unable to reach at all. Another one was her ducking short angled forehand, as her opponents tended to attack that side more. She was athletic enough to reach even the best approach shots. A characteristically long first step towards that side when she started chasing them, clearly showing that she read her opponent very well and was on her way to reach the ball in time. Just exceptionally elegant overall.
RaulRamirez
Legend
I just watched a short vid of her - it had been a long time - and if anything, her style was even more pleasing than I had remembered. A very unique player, even with the occasional "walkabout".I am most fond of her slice backhand down the line, and crosscourt with which often caught her opponent off guard and unable to reach at all. Another one was her ducking short angled forehand, as her opponents tended to attack that side more. She was athletic enough to reach even the best approach shots. A characteristically long first step towards that side when she started chasing them, clearly showing that she read her opponent very well and was on her way to reach the ball in time. Just exceptionally elegant overall.
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
Goolagong and Steffi, with Evert in third place.
jarko111
Hall of Fame
Davenport. Hands down I wish I could hit the ball like she does. If she would have been a couple steps faster could you imagine with her textbook shot production how many more majors she'd have??
Mauresmo had a super game to watch.
Hatuchova had a really classic style.. the kind of style that is too graceful to compete today
Mauresmo had a super game to watch.
Hatuchova had a really classic style.. the kind of style that is too graceful to compete today
Jack the Hack
Hall of Fame
Henin was the first person I thought of.
For a current player, I really enjoy Andreescu's game. Maybe more for her fighter mentality, but I like how she hits the ball as well.
For a current player, I really enjoy Andreescu's game. Maybe more for her fighter mentality, but I like how she hits the ball as well.
ollinger
G.O.A.T.
Halep, before the surgery
J011yroger
Talk Tennis Guru
Mauresmo.
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Mark-Touch
Legend
I'm surprised no one has mentioned Natasha Zvereva yet.
No slouch on the doubles court too with 18 doubles slam titles!
Very smooth game.
No slouch on the doubles court too with 18 doubles slam titles!
Very smooth game.
Swingmaster
Hall of Fame
I’ll mention Suarez Navaro for the hell of it. Also, Radwanska.
FatHead250
Professional
Tomas Berdych
Lord of Unforced Errors
New User
Justine Henin for sure. Beautiful OHBH
Maria Bueno, Evonne Goolagong, Rosie Cassals, Edda Buding, Henin, Radwanska, Mauresmo, Sabatini and probably a few more.
HetTheGreaterer
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HetTheGreaterer
Banned
Henin
Phoenix1983
G.O.A.T.
Hingis.
ghostofMecir
Legend
Henin and Mandlikova.
Evert for her beautiful BH.
Evert for her beautiful BH.
Tennis_Hands
Banned
skaj
Legend
When the small steps are giant.
I was always fascinated with Graf's movement, but it's hard to call it aesthetically pleasing. She was jumping around like a kangaroo moving sideways, and her body was always stiff looking.
Sudacafan
Bionic Poster
Graf sliced her backhand too much for me.
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