Can Bublik Hit, Precisely, A 210kph Serve?
For a big server like Alexander Bublik, reaching speeds of 210kph (130mph) is achievable. But what about reaching exactly 210 kph; not 1 kph under or 1 kph over? That’s an entirely different challenge. “To be honest, I usually hit a bit harder,” Bublik joked as he undertook the challenge while Peugeot, an ATP Tour and Hamburg European Open partner, celebrated its 210th anniversary. “It might take like three hours, but it’s fine,” Bublik joked. The 23-year-old was not far off. It took the World No. 56 dozens of tries, including several serves within a kilometre or two of...
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