Serena Williams’ former coach picks the best serve-and-volley player in tennis history
Patrick Mouratoglou, former coach of Serena Williams and founder of the Mouratoglou Academy, named Pat Rafter as the greatest serve-and-volley player in tennis history. Mouratoglou praised Rafter's net skills, anticipation, and composure during an era dominated by top players like Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi. He also highlighted the decline of the serve-and-volley style due to slower court surfaces and improved passing shot techniques.
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