Smash and grab: Wimbledon’s big hitters fear the overhead like no other shot
It is the stroke that looks easy but can be a nightmare for some of the world’s top players – even Novak Djokovic has the
It is the stroke that looks easy but can be a nightmare for some of the world’s top players – even Novak Djokovic has the Djokosmash Elite players are often at their most comfortable when speaking about the fine technical details of their game, but last month at the French Open, a straightforward question about the overhead smash initially drew little more than a regretful shake of the head from Novak Djokovic: “You’re talking to the wrong person,” he said, laughing.
One of the important pillars of Djokovic’s legendary career is his complete game. In a sport where most players have a weak point, the 24-time
grand slam champion has mastered nearly every stroke. Continue reading...
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