41.   Both were slam-bang affairs dominated by big serves, leading to widespread criticism in the British media that Sampras and grass-court tennis were boring.

42.   British player Greg Rusedski, whose big serve would lose a little edge with a slower ball, has spoken out vigorously against the innovation.

43.   But Krajicek had more than a big serve going this day.

44.   But Roddick repeatedly summoned big serves when needed, overcoming seven set points in the opening set, six when serving.

45.   But she blew a break point in the next game when Seles hit a forehand winner after a big serve.

46.   But Stevenson has showed she is capable of beating anyone with her big serves and a powerful, one-handed backhand.

47.   But the German responded with three big first serves in a row to take the game.

48.   But, it is a big serve.

49.   Chang has vastly improved his game, gaining a big serve and bringing more aggressiveness into his game.

50.   Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia used a big serve to upset third-seeded Amanda Coetzer on Thursday at the IGA U.S. Indoor Championships.