The greatest: Rafael Nadal – mental and physical giant with a brutal forehand
In our series of the best playes of the past 50 years, we look at the Spaniard whose ferocious intensity, concentration and belief have given him 19 grand slam titles
The greatest: Roger Federer – balletic grace that makes the outrageous appear effortless
In our series on the best players of the past 50 years, we look at the Swiss maestro who has a record 20 grand slam titles over a period of 15 years and is still in the shake-up aged 38
The greatest: Martina Navratilova – an enduring champion brave enough to be herself
The nine-time Wimbledon singles champion’s legacy has never been about only records, titles and longevity. She possessed a power that upended everything: identity