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 →