Ivan Lendl
Eight majors, 270 weeks at number one, the father of power baseline tennis
Overview
The Czech who became American won eight majors and reached eight consecutive US Open finals from 1982 to 1989. His scientific training, heavy topspin and relentless ground attacks pointed tennis toward the modern power game. He held number one for 270 weeks, third most ever, and later coached Murray and Zverev to major titles.
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