David Nalbandian is an
Argentine professional tennis player who as of March
3, 2008 is the world's No. 7 male tennis player.
Nalbandian has won eight ATP titles.
Nalbandian began playing tennis at age five when his
grandfather built a cement court in his backyard. As
a junior player, he won the 1998 Junior US Open
singles against Roger Federer and the 1999 Junior
Wimbledon doubles titles.
Nalbandian employs a very aggressive baseline game,
although he is capable of playing an all-court
style. His main strengths lie in his groundstrokes
and return game, and are complemented by his deft
accuracy and incredible foot speed. His
groundstrokes are technically sound and solid from
both wings, and because of their depth, pace, and
consistency, opponents often have difficulty
breaking down one particular side. Nalbandian's
trademark shot is his two-handed backhand down the
line, which he often uses to set up point, by either
hitting a clean winner, or forcing a weak return
from the opponent. Nalbandian is also a sound
volleyer, and if a situation calls for more
aggressive play, he is often willing to finish
points at the net. Nalbandian's serve is not one of
his strengths, however it is reliable, accurate and
efficient.
