John McEnroe cautions ‘it could get tiring’ for Rafael Nadal’s opponents to hear about his foot injury
John McEnroe believes it must be “tiring to opponents” to constantly hear Rafael Nadal say “I didn’t feel my foot, I couldn’t even feel it!”
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‘It’s a smart play’ – Andy Murray disputes claim that underarm serves are disrespectful after Wimbledon trick
Andy Murray has disputed claims that the underarm serve is disrespectful following his first-round win over James Duckworth at Wimbledon. Murray, who overcame the Australian 4-6 6-3 6-2 6-4, dropped an underarm serve during the third set. He won the point.
John McEnroe and Sue Barker under fire after sending ‘love’ to Boris Becker during Wimbledon coverage
John McEnroe and Sue Barker have been criticised after they “sent greetings” to Boris Becker during the BBC’s coverage on day one of Wimbledon 2022.
Wimbledon day two: Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek among star attractions
Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek will be among the star attractions on day two at Wimbledon, with seven-time champion Serena Williams also set to make her grand-slam return.
Tennis-Nothing underhand about underarm serve, says Murray
LONDON (Reuters) - Andy Murray has defended using an underarm serve in his Wimbledon opener on Monday, saying it was a legitimate way to make opponents think twice before standing too deep to return serve.
Nothing underhand about underarm serve, says Murray
LONDON : Andy Murray has defended using an underarm serve in his Wimbledon opener on Monday, saying it was a legitimate way to make opponents think twice before standing too deep to return serve.
Watch: Andy Murray pulls off rare underarm serve - and it very nearly backfires
The underarm serve has been made popular in recent times by Nick Kyrgios, and is the subject of derision in some quarters - just ask Rafael Nadal- but is a tactic rarely seen among the game’s very best.