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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