Monthly Archives: February 2025

Born: November 22, 1967 in Leimen (Baden-Württemberg)Height: 1.90 mPlays: Right-handed As a young child, Becker played football and tennis with equal passion. He decided to devote himself to the racquet sport at the age of 12, training in his hometown … Continue reading →

Born: December 26, 1975 in SantiagoHeight: 1.75 mPlays: Left-handed (two-handed backhand) Few players in the Open Era were as naturally gifted as Marcelo “El Chino” Ríos. Left-handers are a minority in tennis, making their unique skills stand out more – … Continue reading →

Born: February 20, 1963 in Skellefteå (Västerbotten) Height: 1.86 m Plays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand) As a coach, he helped Jürgen Melzer reach the 2010 French Open semifinal. As a player, however, he had a better career than his Austrian pupil … Continue reading →

Born: April 3, 1976 in Chartres (Centre-Val de Loire) Height: 1.85 m Plays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand) The lowest-ranked player among those I decided to include in the list of the best players born between 1959 and 1989, yet despite never … Continue reading →