Hard court specialist

“Hard court specialist” refers to a tennis player who excels at playing on hard court surfaces, which are typically made of concrete or asphalt with a thin layer of acrylic material on top. Hard courts are considered to be a medium-paced surface, which means that the ball bounces relatively high and with moderate speed. Players who are classified as “hard court specialists” are typically comfortable playing both offensive and defensive styles of tennis, and have a strong serve and groundstrokes that allow them to control the pace of the match. They are also able to move quickly around the court and have good footwork, which helps them to get into position to hit their shots. Some well-known hard court specialists in tennis history include Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, and Novak Djokovic.