Ahead of Wimbledon, players and coaches emphasize that slipping and falling on grass courts is unavoidable, but the ability to fall safely and recover quickly matters. In commentary from grass-court events in London, American player Tommy Paul describes the mindset required for Wimbledon’s playing surface, saying athletes will “fall at some point” and therefore should learn how to do it well. The message frames falling as a practical skill rather than an accident, comparable to mastering technical elements of tennis. The reporting notes that grass courts can be particularly slippery, making quick balance checks and safe movement critical during matches. While no player wants to hit the ground, the focus is on preparation—understanding when and how to lose footing, then getting back into position to continue play. Together, the sources present falling as part of the sport’s realities on grass rather than an unexpected problem, highlighting that players can study and rehearse responses to slips to reduce disruption during points.
Players discuss how to manage slips and falls on Wimbledon’s grass courts
Ahead of Wimbledon, players and coaches emphasize that slipping and falling on grass courts is unavoidable, but the ability to fall safely and recover quickly matters. In commentary from grass-court e...
- Slipping and falling are common hazards on grass courts used at Wimbledon.
- Players say that learning how to fall and recover is important.
- Tommy Paul discusses preparing for inevitable falls while competing on grass.
- Getting back up and regaining position helps limit the impact of a slip.
- Grass-court conditions make safe movement and quick recovery a practical part of match preparation.
ALL ENGLAND CLUB, London — “You’ve just got to fall well, because you’re going to fall at some point on the grass.” That was Tommy Paul, the American world No. 25, describing one of the most rarefied tennis paradoxes in a news conference at Queen’s, the prestigious grass-court event held in southwest London. No tennis player wants to fall. But if it’s going to be inevitable, then like a forehand, a backhand or a serve, it’s something that can be practiced — or at least studied. Paul’s words have
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