stiff racquet, poly strings, extreme grip..
If you mean by extreme grip you mean eastern/weak semi-western, than yes, you would be right. His grip doesn't have anything to do with his injury, more or less his technique and just overall physicality.
it seems to me that he arms the ball rather than using his body for power, that's just my take
Do you really think he is an arm-swinger? Seriously? Or are you just joking?
How unusual is wrist surgery considered among pro players?
(ps. can you fill in the back story because the details of this news are unclear.)
Cañas, for example, had 5. FIVE.Unfortunately, not that uncommon. Connors, Agassi and Rafter all had wrist surgery. Becker had a severe wrist injury around 1997, but I think he didn't have to go under the knife. Too bad about Del Potro, he is pretty young to already be having such severe injuries. Does not bode well for his longevity in the sport.
I am surprise with the extreme top spin Rafa is using he is NOT the one needing wrist surgeries. ...
I am surprised to hear that Connors had wrist surgery. Seems like he hit with a firm wrist.Unfortunately, not that uncommon. Connors, Agassi and Rafter all had wrist surgery....
Cañas, for example, had 5. FIVE.
I will not be surprised if Nadal develops wrist problems in 2-3 years.
I am surprised to hear that Connors had wrist surgery. Seems like he hit with a firm wrist.
On his dominant hand. Sorry, he had 4 surgeries. He decided to retire rather than undergo a fifth operation.Were they all on his dominant hand or non-dominant hand?