I was a fan of Lendl and researched him. He was ranked world No. 1 in singles for 270 weeks. He won eight major singles titles and was runner-up 11 times.

In each year from 1985 through 1987, Lendl's match-winning percentage was over 90%. This record was equalled by Roger Federer in 2004–2006, but Lendl remains the only male tennis player with over 90% match wins in five different years (1982 was the first, 1989 the last).

The only Grand Slam singles title Lendl never managed to win was Wimbledon. That is when I became a fan, he even gave up going to the French Open just so he could try and win. He lost to natural grass court players like McEnroe, Edberg and Becker and each time it hurt.

Lendl's trademark forehand was hit hard and with topspin, which allowed him to dictate from the back of the court. This was why he was so good on Clay playing on the baseline. His trademark shot was his running forehand, which he could direct either down the line or cross-court. Opponents had to try and target his bank hand, but he perfected a top spin on that too. He was a machine at his best.