Lacoste, successful at playing a slow, tantalizing game from the back court, was a champion when most events were contested on a grass surface. Google
This grand slam is on a slick grass surface that makes the ball skid when it bounces, making the ball stay very low to the ground. Google
The speed of a grass surface will give an advantage to hard hitters, but a clay surface slows down the ball so you can rush the net more safely. Google