Andy Murray defended the use of the underarm serve he deployed during his first-round win at Wimbledon over Australia's James Duckworth
After his 4-6 6-3 6-2 6-4 victory, Murray explained in his post-match press conference that the decision to use the uncommon shot, more often used by his friend and fellow tennis star Nick Kyrgios, was a tactical one.Funnily enough, Murray's execution of the serve wasn't especially pinpoint, with the shot too high and too long, but he won the point regardless.
'"There seems to be the unusual notion among a small minority of tennis fans that the underarm serve is in some way disrespectful to the opposing player.READ: Britain's Jodie Burrage comes to the aid of unwell ball boy with sweets during first round Wimbledon matchBritain's Jodie Burrage comes to the aid of unwell ball boy with sweets during first round Wimbledon matchMurray disagrees."I don't know why people have ever found it potentially disrespectful," he said.
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