Ken Flach passed away

The doubles guy.

Apparently he died of sepsis.

His wife is raising awareness about the disease.

http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2019...-slam-christina-flach-sepsis-awareness/80318/

Passed away a year ago

Oh that is right. Sorry.

Apart from the fresh article, it takes me half a year to adjust to the new year. I still keep thinking it is 2018.

That was tragic. Very sad circumstances, too. He was a great doubles player, and had one of the best mullets of the 80's.

According to Koenig, the best half volleys he ever saw.

I remember him because when I was watching a junior tournament at my club, a stranger struck up a conversation with me and said the 2-handed backhand could have a longer reach than the 1 hander, contradictory to common belief. I argued for the opposite, showing off my extensive tennis knowledge gathered from the Tips forum of this board. Later, someone told me it was Ken Flach and I was so embarrassed.