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The 5 Most Important'80s Tennis Professionals

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 | 0 comments

By Ross Phelps

Modern tennis has gone through many changes, and the'80s were the years that served as the transition for this. Racquets quickly went from wooden ones to graphite ones, and much more happened as well.

This brief article will focus on my favorite 5 tennis players from the'80s. These aren't ordered by who was best, simply by my favorites. I hope you enjoy it!

The early'80s were dominated by Bjorn Borg before his early retirement. At the top of his game, he was undoubtedly the best in the world and one of the best to ever play the sport.

Next on my list is Stefan Edberg, whose career began in the'80s and lasted into the'90s. The Swedish net player was one of the best volleyers in the history of the sport, and one of the last pure volleyers as well.

Boris Becker. Ah, the jump serve. Becker popularized this method of serving in the'80s, and just about everyone I knew tried to emulate it in their own way. Becker was a true warrior on the tennis court, and I'm a big fan of what he did for the sport.

Ivan Lendl. One of the most under-appreciated players in tennis history, in my mind. Lendl anchored the number one spot in the world for years, a streak that often goes overlooked. He was simply a machine, and one of the best.

At number one on my list is John McEnroe. His personality and his talent were both top notch, and he played the sport with all of his heart. McEnroe may very well be the most beloved American tennis player in the history of the sport.

When I think of tennis in the'80s, I think of the five players mentioned above. All made significant contributions to the sport that still have a lasting effect to this day. - 29772

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