Going by that BBC article, it appears to be a rule that the player must have a second ball available.xiphon - Member
Perhaps it's also to do with their training - unless they're fortunate enough to have personal ball-boys (Oo-er!) on hand all the time...Familiarity with the environment is key, so a ball in the pocket makes them feel 'at home' (relaxed?)
Posted : 02/07/2012 2:42 pm
Ahhhh
Posted : 02/07/2012 2:46 pm
Going by that BBC article, it appears to be a rule that the player must have a second ball available.
Sampras never used to take a second ball. Always requested a new one after the first serve if needed. Lots of women do this as well in the absence of a pocket or tight skirt 8O.
Must be a fairly easy rule to get an exemption to.
Posted : 02/07/2012 2:50 pm
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