2007-02-25 19:54:57 · 6 answers · asked by chipncharge06 2 in Sports ➔ Tennis
Sampras!
He got the track record and titles to prove it!
But just got and look at old wimbledon footage of Sampras serving and volleying. His biggest weapon was his 1st volley! He didn't hit a lot of winners with it but just had 100% accuracy and he forced the opponent to try and pass him while off balance so he had easy 2nd volleys that he put away.
He was incredibly good with those volleys!
2007-02-26 07:25:17 · answer #1 · answered by backhand-smash 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pete Sampras is the best grass court player in the history of Men's Tennis.
Patrick Rafter is a much better player than Tim Henman. His career was way too short in my opinion.
Henman is a terrific grass court player, but doesn't have the serve of Sampras, or the athleticism of Rafter.
In Short....
1) Sampras
2) Rafter
3) Henman
2007-02-26 13:05:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There can't be much argument here. Sampras has the titles, particularly at Wimbledon, to prove him out as a serve and volley talent.
As for 2nd place between two players who were hell-bent for net, the nod has to go to Rafter and his 2 US Open titles and 2 Wimbledon runner ups. Henman never got past a Grand Slam semifinal and his career ran parallel to Rafter's, allowing for a fair comparison of their respective results vs the field.
2007-02-26 05:09:48 · answer #3 · answered by zapcity29 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Without a doubt.. and without question.. it's Pete Sampras..
He has been world number one for 6 consecutive years.. if that's not proof enough.. His nickname "Pistol Pete" wasn't just some random name given to him.. and to erase all doubts.. his 14 grand slams and 11 ATP masters series titles are more than enough to prove that his serve and volley really works..
2007-02-26 09:48:39 · answer #4 · answered by crushmybones 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really don't think there is too much competition. Pete Sampras succeded an all surfaces (except clay, which isn't good for serve and volley). He won 14 Grand Slam titles, which no one else has beat, and he would dominate his opponents. His best surface was grass. He won seven Wimbledons.
2007-02-26 08:37:59 · answer #5 · answered by Erockk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it must be patrick rafter...he's just so amazing..very talented
2007-02-26 05:10:27 · answer #6 · answered by yevkovphil 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋