Who had the better backhand volley - Roche or Edberg?

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I was just listening to Federer who attributed his coming to the net a bit more to Edberg who of course was a great volleyer.  Then I remembered he was also coached by Roche, who of course was a great volleyer.  In fact since Rafter retired he said even now Roche had better volleys than any player on tour.  But it raises the question who had the better backhand volley - Edberg or Roche.  I give it to Roche - what do others think.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

what about McEnroe.  I didn't see enough of Roche to really say but Edberg did have an outstanding backhand volley.

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Who had the better backhand volley - Roche or Edberg?
I was just listening to Federer who attributed his coming to the net a bit more to Edberg who of course was a great volleyer.  Then I remembered he was also coached by Roche, who of course was a great volleyer.  In fact since Rafter retired he said even now Roche had better volleys than any player...

Anonymous · Answer

Forehand - Sampras, Federer, Nadal Backhand - Gasquet, Haas, Henin, Safin Serve - Roddick, Karlovic Volley - Pat Rafter was the last of the great volleyers .. not many plays volleys these days Feet/Movement - Rafa Nadal Lob - Hewitt, Nadal Drop shot - Federer, Murray

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Edberg

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Who had the better backhand volley - Roche or Edberg?

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