Over the years, big serves and groundstrokes have often propelled players to success on the WTA Tour.
That’s still the case today, as world number one Aryna Sabalenka is one of the biggest hitters we’ve ever seen.
The best athletes have also found success, chasing down balls some of their rivals would have no chance of reaching.
One former ATP star has now given his verdict on which player in the women’s game is the best athlete of them all.
Tim Henman says Coco Gauff is the ‘best athlete in the women’s game’
Speaking on Sky Sports ahead of this year’s Italian Open final, former world number four Tim Henman shared his thoughts on Coco Gauff.
“I think she’s young enough and I think her athletic ability and general fitness is one of her huge assets,” he said.
“For me, she’s the best athlete in the women’s game.”