Lawn Tennis these days is more about power than anything else

Lawn Tennis these days is more about power than anything else. We have seen so many power players coming through in the recent times.

Somebody like Martina Navratilova who was a skilful player and did not depend that much on her power might have found it a little difficult in today’s era.

But, the Czech Republic legend, whom some sees as the greatest female player of all time, reckons that even if she had been active today, she would have found a way for herself to achieve success.

According to Navratilova, her encounter with Serena Williams, if it had taken place, would have been an absolute mouth watering prospect.

When asked what would have been her approach against Serena, Navratilova said, “I would stick to my strength and play on that only. I would probably been a little more attacking to her and disturb her rhythm, but, I would not try to match her in terms of power. I would mix my game, use different angles and depends on slices.”

“With Serena, what’s important is that you remain quick and hurry her up a little bit. I have seen in the past whenever she has come up against players who are quicker than some of the others, she has had difficulties.”

When asked about male Tennis and who would be her pick as the all time best in that category, Navratilova could not come up with a clear answer.

She said, “To make comparisons across eras is a very difficult thing you know. The players of different eras have had different challenges to face. It’s just not possible for me to pick one. There would be two or three players in the top bracket, Laver, Federer, Sampras. They have all been legends.”