Mastering the Tightrope: Stories of Recent Second Serve Progress on the ATP
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In tennis, the second serve is often described as the most vulnerable shot in the game. The pressure not to double fault while still putting your opponent at a disadvantage is immense, and one misstep can mean the difference between winning and losing a crucial point. But when we look at recent trajectories of second serve skill, it is possible to find ATP players who – for at least some time – have raised their second serve performance to career-high heights. With the second serve making up 37% of total service points on average for top ATP players, significant gains in second serve can be truly game-changing.
Mastering the Tightrope: Stories of Recent Second Serve Progress on the ATP
Mastering the Tightrope: Stories of Recent…
Mastering the Tightrope: Stories of Recent Second Serve Progress on the ATP
In tennis, the second serve is often described as the most vulnerable shot in the game. The pressure not to double fault while still putting your opponent at a disadvantage is immense, and one misstep can mean the difference between winning and losing a crucial point. But when we look at recent trajectories of second serve skill, it is possible to find ATP players who – for at least some time – have raised their second serve performance to career-high heights. With the second serve making up 37% of total service points on average for top ATP players, significant gains in second serve can be truly game-changing.