Talk Tennis - View Single Post - What happened when Connors rubbed out that ball mark against Barrazutti ?

Arafel · 05-16-2012, 08:15 AM

It was in the semifinals at the 1977 U.S. Open. The umpire was laughing as he warned Connors, and the crowd seemed to be chuckling. Jimbo still won the point. Barazzutti was angry but couldn't really do anything.

05-16-2012, 08:15 AM	#4
Arafel Professional Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 962	It was in the semifinals at the 1977 U.S. Open. The umpire was laughing as he warned Connors, and the crowd seemed to be chuckling. Jimbo still won the point. Barazzutti was angry but couldn't really do anything.