As the sport continues to evolve, many players and fans of tennis will debate the merits of the most important skill that a player can possess.
It can be fun considering the different perspectives and opinions of the many arguments that evolve from the different aspects of the game.
I have listed a few elements to consider. Which do you think are important?
Looking back at top players in history such as John McEnroe, the question to ask is, is it volleying? All things considered, a regular game may be a danger for either opponent and end a point without trouble.
Many tennis buffs would argue that the modern game favors baseline play over the net. After all, look at the dominance of Rafael Nadal from the back of the court. Even players like Andy Roddick, who once spent more time at the net, are recently favoring the baseline and opting for ground strokes.
On the other hand, a powerful serve gives a player an edge no matter what the circumstances. Someone with an elite serve (i.e. Roddick) can easily dictate the tone of a match if their opponent has a hard time breaking them. A big serve makes the rest of every point far easier.
How about speed though? Guys like Nadal can get to just about every ball, making it extremely difficult for their opponents to win points. The harder your opposition has to work for a point, the more unforced errors you'll ultimately cause.
I think that the x-factor wins over all others. Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have a mental attitude that goes with winning. The type of 'no lose' attitude which, I think gives them an edge over their opponents.
With the ability to rarely be rattled, their stoic composure and never say die attitude wins them so many more matches than the stats would indicate. - 31983
It can be fun considering the different perspectives and opinions of the many arguments that evolve from the different aspects of the game.
I have listed a few elements to consider. Which do you think are important?
Looking back at top players in history such as John McEnroe, the question to ask is, is it volleying? All things considered, a regular game may be a danger for either opponent and end a point without trouble.
Many tennis buffs would argue that the modern game favors baseline play over the net. After all, look at the dominance of Rafael Nadal from the back of the court. Even players like Andy Roddick, who once spent more time at the net, are recently favoring the baseline and opting for ground strokes.
On the other hand, a powerful serve gives a player an edge no matter what the circumstances. Someone with an elite serve (i.e. Roddick) can easily dictate the tone of a match if their opponent has a hard time breaking them. A big serve makes the rest of every point far easier.
How about speed though? Guys like Nadal can get to just about every ball, making it extremely difficult for their opponents to win points. The harder your opposition has to work for a point, the more unforced errors you'll ultimately cause.
I think that the x-factor wins over all others. Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have a mental attitude that goes with winning. The type of 'no lose' attitude which, I think gives them an edge over their opponents.
With the ability to rarely be rattled, their stoic composure and never say die attitude wins them so many more matches than the stats would indicate. - 31983
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