5 Greatest hardcourt players of all time

Modified Jan 24, 2019 14:06 GMT

2. Roger Federer

Roger Federer is the greatest tennis player of all time with 20 Grand Slams and 99 career titles, and quite understandably, he is also one of the best hardcourt players of all time.

Federer has a complete game and is equally comfortable dictating terms from the baseline and winning points at the net. He also remains a viewer’s delight with his incredible groundstrokes and sumptuous volleys.

Rarely has anyone ever caressed a tennis ball like Federer, and his artistic strokes usually separate him from the lesser mortals. However, one has to remember that he is clinically effective too and destroyed many a great opposition on hardcourts.

His victory over Andre Agassi in the 2005 US Open final or five-set triumph over arch-rival Nadal at the 2017 Australian Open are part of tennis folklore.

Federer's delightful forehand and aesthetic single-handed backhand have helped him win 11 Majors on hardcourts. He has also won most of his 27 Masters titles on hardcourts and has a winning ratio of 83% on the surface.

Tennis will definitely be poorer when Federer stops hitting those spectacular winners on hardcourts.

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Subhadeep, an adept tennis journalist at Sportskeeda, has been writing about the sport for seven years. He is known for his exclusive match reviews and opinion pieces, utilizing his MBA degree to tackle them effectively with his problem-solving abilities.

Subhadeep lives and breathes tennis. He watches matches regularly and engages in social media platforms to stay on top of the latest happenings. As a writer, he brings the fan's perspective to his pieces, ensuring his readers enjoy an exceptional experience every time.

Growing up, he idolized Boris Becker, but he now firmly believes Novak Djokovic stands alone as the 'Greatest of all Time', especially considering the 24-time Grand Slam champion's incredible stats. One thing that still puzzles Subhadeep, however, is how Becker's Wimbledon tally might have reached five if not for Pete Sampras.

Speaking of the All England Club, the British Major holds a special place in his heart as he admires its blend of tradition and grass-court excellence. When not working for Sportskeeda, Subhadeep delves into the other "love of his life": football, and enjoys contributing his insights to different websites dedicated to the sport.

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