Author Archives: Voo de Mar

Born: March 30, 1984 in Split (Dalmacija in Yugoslavia)Height: 1.95 mPlays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand) It’s a pity that Ančić retired prematurely (due to mononucleosis, which struck him at just 23), but I don’t consider him an underachiever. Given his potential, … Continue reading →

Born: January 23, 1968 in Praha Height: 1.91 m Plays: Left-handed “I was waiting for this a long, long time. What we went through was unbelievable. I didn’t believe it could happen. It’s a dream come true,” said Korda after … Continue reading →

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 →

Born: May 1, 1982 in Hostalric (Catalonia)Height: 1.82 mPlays: Right-handed All Spanish players who advanced to the Top 10 in the Open Era have had one thing in common – good mentality, understood as the ability to sustain long matches, … Continue reading →

Born: December 9, 1981 in Edina (Minnesota) Height: 1.87 m Plays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand) The third-best player (fourth was Robby Ginepri, fifth Taylor Dent) of a generation of Americans who began their professional careers when Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras … Continue reading →

Born: February 18, 1974 in Sochi (Krasnodar Krai in Soviet Union) Height: 1.90 m Plays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand) Евгений Александрович Кафельников… When you enter the Top 100 for the first time and you’re lucky enough to face the two best … Continue reading →

Born: March 13, 1974 in StockholmHeight: 1.92 mPlays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand) Magnus Norman once remarked that Enqvist could have been the world’s top player if he had performed in tournaments as he did during practice sessions. While the details of … Continue reading →