The best ever. Laver did not rely on any particular area such as serve,volley,forhand,backhand because he had it all. Rod Laver was a total complete player.Laver was also a master on all surfaces grass,clay,harcourt,carpet as proof to his amazing 2 "grand slams".Rod could of easily been top of the singles GS victories above Pete if not for his restriction for 6 years as a Pro. Rod also won countless GS in doubles and mixed doubles add to this he was a very humble,modest personality.