@bengtmartin I'd give Mac more credit than that, I'd consider him co-#1 with Edberg. They were just different styles of volleyers, Edberg with his pure-athleticism/picture-perfect-volleys and Mac with his touch and magic.
Courier was playing awesome, hadn't even lost a set. Then Edberg just dissects him with the greatest serve-and-volley exhibition I've seen in my life. Edberg is quite simply the greatest volleyer of all-time. I miss seeing him play.
Edbergs forehand was awful, but he had one of the best backhand of all time. I dont know if he could be at the top of tennis today if he would play that serve & volley style
@Jannis777 The courts are much slower today then they were even just 6-7 years ago. Racquet technology and bigger, more fluffier tennis balls also contribute to longer rallies.
@contactafc10 Yes I agree! The last generation or so! He's set the bar for serve and volley! He should give up his programing job in sweden and coach full time! Just think him and Fed!!! Hmmmmmm..
Great upload! Courier was full of praise for Edberg after the match, said that he had found his master. In my opinion Edberg was the best volleyer ever, some others, even McEnroe, are close behind. Watch Edberg move, look how fast he is when he´s coming to the net. Wonder what was his personal best on 100 metres sprint.
Wish someone would upload a Hi Def verion of this beauty! Just goes to show you, S/V will still work today. Guys are just too lazy and unimaginitive to develop their games. Courier hit with as much spin and pace as players today.
Two of my absolute favourite players. One of the best attackers of all time against one great base liner. Furthermore two extremely fair and sympathic players. It was great tennis.
Man - I love watching this video over and over. Courier got absolutely OWNED. I love seeing him get destroyed, he just had this on-court arrogance that used to really piss me off. Edberg puts him in the shade.
I remember rooting for Courier but Edberg played too well in that match
BrazilskiFarmer 2 weeks ago
edberg loves that net
quest8899 2 months ago
glides along the court, best footwork ever which is y hes the best volleyer
federerownz 2 months ago
long live pro staff 85!!!
SL9SH 5 months ago 2
Edberg = best volleyer ever. Better than Sampras, McEnroe, Rafter, Federer. Nobody was as willing and eager to approach the net as Edberg.
bengtmartin 5 months ago 2
@bengtmartin Henman was a great volley player and you haven't mentioned him.
QPRLAD86 4 months ago
@bengtmartin I'd give Mac more credit than that, I'd consider him co-#1 with Edberg. They were just different styles of volleyers, Edberg with his pure-athleticism/picture-perfect-volleys and Mac with his touch and magic.
JonnySV 2 months ago
edberg no 1
MrMagic002 7 months ago
Courier was playing awesome, hadn't even lost a set. Then Edberg just dissects him with the greatest serve-and-volley exhibition I've seen in my life. Edberg is quite simply the greatest volleyer of all-time. I miss seeing him play.
bull864 7 months ago
Edberg's little dance before he returns always makes me chuckle. haha One of the all-time great attacking games though...
cavaleer 7 months ago
Fantastic Edberg!
Rosposotto 7 months ago
I met Edberg's son today in tennis:)
lyricsman1999O 9 months ago
Edbergs forehand was awful, but he had one of the best backhand of all time. I dont know if he could be at the top of tennis today if he would play that serve & volley style
Jannis777 9 months ago
@Jannis777 The courts are much slower today then they were even just 6-7 years ago. Racquet technology and bigger, more fluffier tennis balls also contribute to longer rallies.
davd1986 4 months ago
Masterful. Up there with Federer's dissection of Roddick in the 2007 AO. Stunning.
paulfield1 10 months ago
the greatest display of serve&volley ever.
contactafc10 10 months ago
@contactafc10 Yes I agree! The last generation or so! He's set the bar for serve and volley! He should give up his programing job in sweden and coach full time! Just think him and Fed!!! Hmmmmmm..
1957thack 8 months ago
Edberg admitted that was probably the best match he´d ever played.
keijimuto 10 months ago
my name is Christopher Edberg:D
lyricsman1999O 10 months ago
Stefan Edberg is my father :)
lyricsman1999O 10 months ago
cant imagine what would edberg have been like if he used the same racquets they do now
kunvar25 10 months ago
Tennis lessons on Central Court by Edberg
AlStAmPlEr 1 year ago
Is it magic spell ?
Its like Edberg effortlessly caresses the homing ball and it just curve away into the opponent's den anywhere Edberg wishes it to go ..
how is this possible ?
kkdkk7 1 year ago
Great upload! Courier was full of praise for Edberg after the match, said that he had found his master. In my opinion Edberg was the best volleyer ever, some others, even McEnroe, are close behind. Watch Edberg move, look how fast he is when he´s coming to the net. Wonder what was his personal best on 100 metres sprint.
ChristianPaul75 1 year ago
Edbergs best match , he made peak Courier look ordinary... which was pretty hard to do then
kinkabala 1 year ago
Edberg's weak shot or attackable shot is his 4hand, He hide it well tho.
rehabboy01 1 year ago
federer and edberg is the best players ever
dassmanen44 1 year ago
I've never seen Stefan play better. It was great to watch. I had it taped back then and erased it! I still regret that.
ToddSweeneyOnce 1 year ago
Wish someone would upload a Hi Def verion of this beauty! Just goes to show you, S/V will still work today. Guys are just too lazy and unimaginitive to develop their games. Courier hit with as much spin and pace as players today.
dura1mater 1 year ago
his volleys turn me on
Buffsterron 1 year ago
One of the best volley-player in tennis history!
iguarni 1 year ago
Edberg is a genius at the net
vladinikolov01 1 year ago
This must be one of the finest demonstrations ever of serve-and-volley.
Federerfan22 1 year ago 3
Magnificent. I absolutely love this video. When Edberg was at his best it looked like nothing I have ever seen.
alin1975 1 year ago
Two of my absolute favourite players. One of the best attackers of all time against one great base liner. Furthermore two extremely fair and sympathic players. It was great tennis.
Stier19812002 1 year ago
For a couple years Edberg/Courier were the No. 1 & 2 ranked players.
Edberg got him twice at the faster US Open,
but Courier beat him in two finals at the slower Aussie Open.
cathwitness 1 year ago
he had the best back hand volley
bjornborg2007 1 year ago
6:26 this volley is amazing
andrewblastoff 1 year ago
Man - I love watching this video over and over. Courier got absolutely OWNED. I love seeing him get destroyed, he just had this on-court arrogance that used to really piss me off. Edberg puts him in the shade.
kegsterino12 2 years ago
looked like he is a nice guy
federerlegend 2 years ago
Thanks for posting this final. I love Edberg´s game, so classy and stylish.Best serve-volleyer ever!
bragunovskoie 2 years ago 2
what an attacker
9tails23 2 years ago 6
wow, what a player!:) This is one of the best Edberg-video on Youtube! Thank you for posting it!:)
bordtennis11 2 years ago 9
ty for the comment, its my best tennis upload, in my opinion, it was magic :-)
pacodemic 2 years ago 2
@pacodemic Yes, I was a massive Stefan Edberg fan, this match it was flawless from the great swede. He won it again next year also.
kamhey 2 years ago