Five fastest tennis players in the world

It takes immense strength and stamina, as well as skills to anticipate the speed of the ball and the pace of the court, to stay in the top ten of the men’s tennis. Today we take a look at some of the fastest players on tour. To be fast on the court, one must have a defensive mentality, and must refuse to give up a point no matter how far away from the baseline you are. Here are the top five fastest players on court.

5. ROGER FEDERER

Roger Federer might not seem to be light on his feet, because of his graceful and close to perfection style of play, but he deceptively fast on the court with his small steps and anticipation of the ball. He stands at number five on our list.

4. DAVID GOFFIN

David Goffin might not be as consistent on court, but he most definitely is one of the fastest. He has probably got the fastest feet on the tour right now, which makes hitting winners past him very difficult.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72AyAkoxffY

3. RAFAEL NADAL

Rafa has one of the best forehands that the sport has seen and he will do anything to run around his backhand and play a forehand, for which he needs feet like a cheetah. Over the years Rafa has been recognized as potentially the most dangerous base liners that the sport has seen, and anyone who has watched him play, knows that the point really is never over until Rafa says its over. He stands third on our list.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3Dsn5TmT84

2. NOVAK DJOKOVIC

Novak Djokovic’s court speed is one of the most devastating weapons that he possesses, and coupled with the wonderful slide and rippling backhand, he is the most dangerous returner of balls on the tour. He comes second on our list.

1. GAEL MONFILS

And on the top spot we have the acrobatic, charismatic and flamboyant Frenchman who has time and time again entertained us with his sublime court coverage and graceful dives on the court. Gael Monfils without doubt, has one of the fastest pair of feet in the men’s tennis. So just sit back and watch him dazzle you with his unreal stretches in the video below.