Stefan Edberg

Stefan Edberg is a Swedish former professional tennis player who won six Grand Slam singles titles and reached world No. 1 in both singles and doubles.

1985 Australian Open – Men's singles: Stefan Edberg's first Grand Slam singles title, won at the Australian Open in 1985. This title launched the run that made him a Grand Slam champion.
Serve-and-volley: A tennis tactic in which a player serves and quickly advances to the net to volley the return. Edberg made this attacking pattern the signature of his singles game.
Boris Becker: A German tennis player who won six Grand Slam singles titles and reached world No. 1. Their contrasting styles and repeated major finals made their rivalry a defining one of Edberg's career.
ATP rankings: The Association of Tennis Professionals' ranking system for men's professional tennis players. Edberg reached the top spot in singles and doubles, an uncommon achievement.
1988 Wimbledon Championships – Men's singles: The Wimbledon men's singles tournament won by Stefan Edberg in 1988. Edberg's first Wimbledon title established his serve-and-volley game on grass.
Kick serve: A topspin-heavy tennis serve that bounces high and often moves sideways after landing. The high bounce helped Edberg approach the net behind his serve.
Ivan Lendl: A Czech-born American tennis player who won eight Grand Slam singles titles and reached world No. 1. Lendl was a leading rival during Edberg's rise to the top of men's tennis.
Grand Slam (tennis): The four annual tennis tournaments regarded as the sport's most prestigious events. Edberg's six singles titles came across three of the four Grand Slam tournaments.
1989 French Open – Men's singles: The French Open men's singles final in which Michael Chang defeated Stefan Edberg. The final is a notable near-miss in Edberg's pursuit of a career Grand Slam.
Volley: A tennis stroke played before the ball bounces, usually near the net. Edberg's sharp volleys converted his forward movement into finishing shots.

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