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There was also the curious case of the Australian’s approaches to the net, whose frequency are a tactical mystery at the best of times, because he’s not an especially gifted volleyer.

From The Guardian • Jan. 27, 2020

Beginning late last century, volleys disappeared largely from the earthly landscape, shooed by ball-bangers who could burn the volleyer from the baseline, by futuristic strings, by slower courts, even at Wimbledon.

From Washington Post • Aug. 30, 2019

David Ferrer became the highest-ranked casualty so far in the Wimbledon men's singles when French serve and volleyer Nicolas Mahut overpowered him 6-1 6-4 6-3 on Thursday.

From Reuters • Jun. 30, 2016

"Mentally he is tougher but he has also added more to his game. "He is a better volleyer, he is more resilient defensively, and he is also a better returner.

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2015

He is the best volleyer in the British Isles.

From The Art of Lawn Tennis by Tilden, William (Bill) Tatem