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Jan Stefan Edberg (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈstěːfan ˈêːdbærj]; born 19 January 1966) is a Swedish former professional tennis player. A major practitioner of the serve-and-volley style of tennis, he won six Grand Slam singles titles and three Grand Slam men's doubles titles between 1985 and 1996.
Learn about the career and achievements of Stefan Edberg, a six-time Grand Slam singles champion and a master of serve-and-volley tennis. Read his induction speech, career highlights, and timeline on the Tennis Hall of Fame website.
Dec 9, 2021 · Learn how Edberg won his first Grand Slam title in 1985 by beating Wilander in the Australian Open final, using his swift movements and razor-sharp volley skills. Discover how Edberg became a tennis legend and a role model for sportsmanship.
Jul 12, 2020 · Stefan Edberg’s creativity, elegance and craftsmanship on grass courts was never taken for granted by the tennis cognoscenti. The Swede’s stylish game was a perfect fit for the lawns of...
A stylistic misfit among the Swedish legion that rose in Bjorn Borg's sneaker steps and image, Stefan Edberg has ever been an extraordinarily graceful attacker. A serve-and-volleyer, he has done superbly with only one hand propelling his backhand.
Stefan Edberg ended Ivan Lendl's 80-week stint at No. 1 in the the PIF ATP Rankings on 13 August 1990, the day after winning his second ATP Masters 1000 crown of the year in Cincinnati. The Swede held the No. 1 ranking for 24 weeks before dropping it to Becker on 27 January 1991.
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Feb 13, 2018 · Learn why Edberg is one of the 50 greatest players of the Open era, based on his serve-and-volley style, six major titles and rivalry with Becker. See his defining moment, career highlights and stats on Tennis.com.
