Decline of Serve and Volley Play
Sadly, over the last two decades, the serve and volley game has died out due to slower court speeds, softer balls, better rackets, enhanced string technology, and improved fitness and strength in today’s players.
Last Great Serve and Volley Players
The last pure serve-and-volleyer to hang around the courts was American Taylor Dent, who retired in 2010. Within the last decade there were only two other players—Tim Henman and Patrick Rafter—who managed to have success adopting this aggressive and classic style of play.
Tennis Skills and Achievements
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Best Touch in Tennis
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Most Spin in Tennis
Rafael Nadal Tennis – 3700 RPM
Rafael Nadal has the highest average forehand top spin of any recorded tennis player with 3200 RPM but Roger Federer actually has more spin on average on his backhand with an average RPM of 3700.
Roger Federer – The God of Tennis
There are no adjectives left in the dictionary which has not been used before to praise the ‘God of Tennis’ Roger Federer.
Djokovic vs. Federer Rivalry
The Djokovic–Federer rivalry is a modern-day tennis rivalry between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. They have played 50 matches between 2006 and 2020, with Djokovic leading head-to-head 27–23. Djokovic leads 13–6 in finals and 11–6 in Grand Slam matches.
Personal Life of Venus Williams
Venus Williams does not have any children. The tennis champion does consider her dog, a Havanese named Harold Reginald Williams, to be her son, according to her interview with Cosmopolitan. He’s been a part of her family for fourteen years now. She is aunt to sister Serena’s daughter, Alexi Olympia Ohanian Jr.
Williams Sister Bond
The bond between Venus and Serena Williams is legendary. The sisters have been great rivals on the court, but share a close bond off it. They also share a deep connection with their half-sisters.