Tennis Doubles Specialists New Fans Should Know

Doubles is a different game from singles: two players cover the court, the net is where most points are won, and serving, returning and moving together matter more than rallying power. This list introduces players who made doubles their main craft, each as an individual, with what they did best: poaching at the net, a big lefty serve, a low return at the server's feet or the knack of fitting with almost any partner. Results quoted are Grand Slam and Olympic titles, so you can follow up on the matches. Professional doubles uses no-ad scoring and a match tie-break instead of a final set at most tour events, which rewards fast starts and nerve.