grass-court

However, of more concern to those players, such as Andy Roddick and Andy Murray, who thrive on the pace of the grass-court game, is that conditions under the roof are likely to favour those who prefer the comparatively pedestrian speed of the clay.

Wimbledon Roof Slows Balls Down Ben Smith 2011

A handful of traditionalists believe that something of the "magic of Wimbledon" was lost when the roof arrived, but, away from the aesthetic argument, there is growing evidence that suggests the unique challenges posed by the skiddy speed of grass-court tennis are much more manageable when the roof is on.

Wimbledon Roof Slows Balls Down Ben Smith 2011

When I won the grass-court tuneup at Queens this month, I had no idea who Henry "Bunny" Austin was.

Courtside with Andy: One step closer to coveted Wimbledon crown 2009

His grass-court experience is close to zero: He played junior Wimbledon once, in 2008 he lost in the second round and reached the quarterfinals in Halle, Germany, the week before last.

The Big-Serving Boom Is Over Tom Perrotta 2011

His grass-court experience is close to zero: He played junior Wimbledon once, in 2008 he lost in the second round and reached the quarterfinals in Halle, Germany, the week before last.

The Big-Serving Boom Is Over Tom Perrotta 2011

Federer delivered a masterful grass-court performance to beat Tommy Haas 7-6 (7-3), 7-5, 6-3, extending his winning run to 18 consecutive matches and closing in on the mark he shares with Pete Sampras of 14 major titles.

Roddick to face Federer in men's Wimbledon final 2009

Though she teamed up four weeks ago with another Russian coach, the former top-ranked doubles player and Fed Cup coach Larisa Savchenko, Kuznetsova isn't sure if the temporary arrangement will continue for the grass-court season.

Kuznetsova wastes no time in topping Safina for French title 2009

Notwithstanding that Muller had won the grass-court challenger in Nottingham that had been pressed for inclusion in the calendar by the All England Club, the nation he represents has a Davis Cup tie against Great Britain the week after Wimbledon.

Murray Raises the Roof Neil Harman 2011

The result wasn't a complete surprise: Haas beat Djokovic in the grass-court final at Halle, Germany, last month.

Roddick edges Hewitt to join Federer, Murray, Haas in semis 2009

And while he admitted to being surprised to be given a match on Centre Court so early in the tournament, that only reflected his status as a grandee of the grass-court game.

Wimbledon 2011: Andy Roddick turns on power against Victor Hanescu 2011