All the racquet: what science tells us about the pros and cons of grunting in tennis
- Written by Damian Farrow, Professor of Sports Science, Institute of Sport, Exercise and Active Living (ISEAL), Victoria University
Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova has long been criticised for excessive 'grunting' during matches.AAP/Dean Lewins
One of tennis’ perennial debates has ignited early at this year’s Australian Open, after Belarusian player Aryna Sabalenka was accused of grunting too loudly during her first-round loss to Australian Ash Barty.
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