Is the Serve-and-Volley Style Dead in Modern American Tennis?

[G-One]

Once a dominant tactic, the serve-and-volley style has largely disappeared from the modern game, replaced by baseline-heavy strategies. American legends like Pete Sampras mastered this art, but today’s players rarely use it. Do you think the serve-and-volley style can make a comeback in American tennis? Are there any young players capable of reviving this approach, or has the evolution of rackets and surfaces made it obsolete?

[Player101]

I wouldn't say it's dead because I've seen some tennis players do it, but I would say it's quite obsolete and very old-fashioned.

[Burgandy]

The serve-and-volley style struggles in today’s game due to slower courts, advanced racket technology favoring baseline power, and superior passing shots. While a full revival seems unlikely, hybrid approaches could thrive. Players like Taylor Townsend, with aggressive net play, hint at its potential. Adapting this style could add diversity to American tennis strategies.

[JeanD]

While serve-and-volley tennis has declined significantly, occasional glimpses remain in American players' tactics. Modern court speeds and baseline-focused training have largely phased out this once-dominant playing style.