5 greatest men's grasscourt players in the Open Era

2. Roger Federer

Roger Federer

Roger Federer is widely acknowledged as the greatest tennis player of all time, and grass remains his most preferred surface. He has won eight Wimbledon titles till date, the most by any player in history.

Federer burst onto the tennis scene with his memorable victory over the legendary Pete Sampras in the 2001 Wimbledon fourth round. He hasn't look back since, going on to win 20 Grand Slams - the highest by any male tennis player.

Federer is not a typical serve-and-volley player, and plays primarily from the baseline. However, his net skills are quite good, and he is capable of winning points with volleys. He also has a wonderful forehand and a very decent single-handed backhand.

Federer won five consecutive Wimbledon titles from 2003 to 2007. He played two epic Wimbledon finals - in 2007 and 2008 - against arch-rival Rafael Nadal. Federer beat Nadal in 2007, but Nadal took revenge in the following year.

Federer won his last Wimbledon title in 2017 at the age of 36, and might have one last go at it this year again. He has won 16 career titles on grass and has a winning ratio of 87% on the surface.