Roger Federer

Roger Federer is the bridge between the two grass eras. Early on he served and volleyed, beating Pete Sampras that way at Wimbledon in 2001; later he won mostly from the baseline with a precise first serve, taking the ball early and stepping in to finish at the net. Light footwork on a slippery surface and a sliced backhand that stayed low helped him to a record eight Wimbledon singles titles.