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Jan Stefan Edberg ( Swedish pronunciation: [ˈstěːfan ˈêːdbærj]; born 19 January 1966) is a Swedish former professional tennis player. A major practitioner of the serve-and-volley style of tennis, he won six Grand Slam singles titles and three Grand Slam men's doubles titles between 1985 and 1996.
Edberg, a slim 6-foot-2 blond right hander, was born in the seaside town of Vastervik, Sweden, Jan. 19, 1966, and was reared there. He lives in London with his Swedish wife, Annette. He had a hammering serve, as well as a difficult kicker and a raking backhand, and he is one of the finest of all volleyers.
Dec 9, 2021 · Learn how Edberg won his first Grand Slam title in 1985 by beating Wilander in the Australian Open final, using his swift movements and razor-sharp volley skills. Discover how Edberg became a tennis legend and a role model for sportsmanship.
Learn about the career and achievements of Stefan Edberg, a six-time Grand Slam singles champion and a master of serve-and-volley tennis. Read his biography, highlights, timeline and induction speech on the Tennis Hall of Fame website.
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May 18, 2020 · Stefan Edberg said his 1991 US Open finals performance was like a dream. Jim Courier called it a pummeling unlike any he’d ever received. What can’t be argued is that Edberg was as good as perfect in a 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 demolition of Courier, then the No. 4 player in the world, to win his first US Open title and the fifth Slam of his career.
Jul 12, 2020 · Stefan Edberg’s creativity, elegance and craftsmanship on grass courts was never taken for granted by the tennis cognoscenti. The Swede’s stylish game was a perfect fit for the lawns of Wimbledon.
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