Who else but the dynamic Taiwanese to top the charts for the unconventionally talented. Hsieh Su-Wei has brought unparalleled attention to the brand of sly and crafty tennis.
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Hsieh is arguably the most naturally skilled player to have stepped on the court in the decade, if all of all time. Her hand skills at the net and uncanny ability to be able to hit any shot in the book from any and all court positions put her in a different league altogether.
Hsieh is not threatening in the obvious way. Her groundstrokes, as flat and sublime as they may look, are not robust enough to pass as winners. But you throw a heavy ball at her and she'll redirect the pace at you like it's child's play. Ask the likes of Bianca Andreescu and Naomi Osaka what that feels like.
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At the net she's menacing, but she has worked hard for it. Her years of work on the doubles court played a huge role in her development as a player. She now draws heavily from her experience as she embarks into uncharted territory as am ambitious singles player in her 30s, and is looking set for big things.
Hsieh might not cut a very intimidating figure on court, but she can cut a slice of an angle too good for anybody from across the net on any given day.
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Vedant Chandel
Vedant is an experienced journalist at Sportskeeda, having been part of the team since 2016. Known for his insightful coverage of Tennis, Hockey, and Olympic sports at the company, he has also been contributing to the Hindustan Times for the past 3 years.
Holding a Master's degree in English, and a PG Diploma in Print Journalism, Vedant's academic background equips him well for his journalism endeavors. He has covered the Olympics qualifiers on the ground, taken exclusive interviews with multiple Indian Olympians, and clinched Sportskeeda's prestigious Writer Award for Best Olympics Commentator in 2021.
While Vedant remains neutral on the Tennis GOAT debate, he holds a deep admiration for Tsvetana Pironkova and Petra Kvitova for their unparallelled grasscourt skills and personalities, along with Juan Martin del Potro. As for tournaments, his heart is undeniably drawn to Wimbledon, and when asked why, he simply states, "There's something about the grass."
Beyond his passion for sports, he enjoys traveling and has a soft spot for good movies.