Top 10 Best Returners in Tennis Today

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Jul 1, 2014; London, United Kingdom; Rafael Nadal (ESP) in action during his match against Nick Kyrgios (AUS) on day eight of the 2014 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

6. Rafael Nadal

Nadal’s 36.6 break percentage is amazing and is first on the ATP Tour.

Return Point Won %: 44.1

Aced %: 7.0

Break %: 36.6

Nadal’s numbers are aided by the fact that he missed most of the summer hard court swing last year. His statistics come mostly from his clay court matches, where he dominates. Still, Nadal’s 36.6 break percentage is amazing and is first on the ATP Tour. Nadal employs different tactics on his return depending on the situation. He usually starts a match standing deep behind the baseline and works his way foreword if it becomes necessary. He can be effective in both positions. When Nadal is seeing the ball best and takes the return early, he can be the most dangerous. He has gotten away from that a bit in his return to the court this year, and his results are not where we have usually seen them.

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