Top 10 Best Returners in Tennis Today

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Mar 22, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Roberto Bautista Agut hits a forehand against Jerzy Janowicz (not pictured) on day six of the Sony Open at Crandon Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

8. Roberto Baustista Agut

[Bautista Agut’s] strong return game…led him to hard court victories over big serving Juan Martin del Potro, Tomas Berdych, and Lukas Rosol.

Return Point Won %: 39.8

Aced %: 8.5

Break %: 26.4

At number eight we come to a name that the casual tennis fan may not know. Bautista Agut is a Spaniard that doesn’t necessarily prefer the clay courts he grew up on. His hard court game has vaulted him into the top 20 and much of that success can be credited to a great return. Baustista Agut is 26 years old and has blossomed a little later in his career. He was named the ATP Most Improved Player in 2014, rising to No. 15 in the rankings. Last season, his strong return game and groundstrokes led him to hard court victories over big serving Juan Martin del Potro, Tomas Berdych, and Lukas Rosol.

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