Thread: Laver vs. Roche Wimbledon final 1968
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Old 07-07-2012, 05:40 AM   #10
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Originally Posted by Limpinhitter View Post
I think this short Rolex historical feature on the first open Wimbledon Championships final in 1968 was well done. It's not much of a highlight video, but, it shows some excellent shotmaking.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...9XKKHDr8Q&NR=1
Please notice how thin and lean Laver looks compared to himself in the middle 70s.

I've often wondered if he didn't "bulk up" later to compensate for advancing age.?
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