Aug. 12, 2007 - THE FAST AND THE CURIOUS

Wonder who are the fastest movers on the courts? TopSPIN Top Picks lists them down. This week, let us make it quick.

7. Patty Schnyder - Has one of the best baseline coverage among the girls.
6. Fabrice Santoro - Brilliant anticipation of the ball; his speed is rare for his age.
5. Roger Federer - Watch the footwork...lithe as a gazelle.
4. Lleyton Hewitt - Marriage and child slowed him down...but still one of the fastest.
3. Janko Tipsarevic - Would run everything down. Smalls guys really are quicker movers.
2. Sebastien Grosjean - Again, smalls guys really are quicker movers.
1. Rafael Nadal - Was not called Raging Bull for nothing.

Now, who are the ones furthest from the list?
Maria Sharapova and Ana Ivanovic - those gorgeous long legs aren't as useful on the court as on the catwalk.
Marat Safin - Again, small guys really are quicker movers.

Let me guys know what you think...