1.   Brandi blitzed Tanasugarn in the first set with a strong serve and consistently accurate ground strokes and broke serve to open the second set.

2.   After cruising through the early rounds, Agassi was forced to work against Nestor, who used a strong serve to keep the match close.

3.   FAST NOT ALWAYS BEST -- It takes more than a strong serve to succeed at Wimbledon.

4.   In the third set, Becker survived a shaky start in which he needed a pair of strong serves to save a pair of break points.

5.   Still, Henman withstood the nervous moment by hitting a strong serve and a stiff volley to save the game.

6.   A strong serve, consistent ground game and wicked drop shot helped Calleri overpower Squillari.

7.   Against Golmard, the young Belgian used his strong serve and powerful forehands to overcome frequent bouts of lackadaisical play.

8.   Another strong first serve forced Bjorkman, who has one of the best returns in the game, to hit out long.

9.   Blake also used his strong serve and overpowering forehand to easily beat Chang.

10.   Both players stayed at the baseline but Costa dominated with a blazing forehand and strong serve.