1.   After earning his first match point, Nieminen hit a hard serve that Johansson mishit to end the match.

2.   After earning his first match point, Nieminen won on a hard serve to end the match.

3.   Chang lost the set with a wild return off a hard serve.

4.   Instead, Arthurs hit a hard serve down the middle, frustrating the Indian doubles star Paes with the timeliest ace of the day.

5.   The Dutchman, who relies on his hard serves, missed three first serves and Rafter pounced on the second offerings.

6.   Then Sampras hit a hard deep serve, but Federer was ready.

7.   They play similarly aggressive games, each wielding hard serves, strong groundstrokes and potent volleys.

8.   She has a hard serve and it was hard to find a rhythm.