COURT REPORT: Alexander Bublik’s underarm serve has turned from a penchant to a full blown addiction, a courtside security guard scrap stunned bystanders and a major scandal hits wheelchair tennis
- Kazakhstani player Alexander Bublik played six underarm serves in his match
- However, Bublik lost in four sets to Frances Tiafoe in the Wimbledon third round
- A courtside fight broke out between security guards, leaving onlookers shocked
It was another busy day at Wimbledon, with plenty of notable events on and off the court.
From a courtside security guard scrap to Alexander Bublik’s underarm serving, there were a number of interesting talking points.
Sportsmail‘s MATTHEW LAMBERT provides the lowdown on the action from day four at Wimbledon.
Kazakhstani player Alexander Bublik served six underarm serves in one game on Friday
KAZAK’S MAD MOVE
It seems Alexander Bublik’s penchant for underarm serves has turned into a full-blown addiction requiring urgent intervention from friends and family.
During his defeat by Frances Tiafoe, the Kazak served six in one game. Only two went in the court and he won just one of those points.
But Frances Tiafoe kept his nerve to overcome Bublik and his persistent underarm serves
SECURITY SCRAP SHOCK
What happens when the guys who are meant to stop the fights start fighting? Eyewitnesses reported an incredible incident outside Court 2 of a scrap between two security guards.
Colleagues failed to break it up, leading one bystander to cry: ‘Someone call security’ — to which the reply came: ‘They are security!’ The Met Police are investigating.
JAMIE AND VENUS OFF TO A FLIER
Court 1 ticketholders were treated to an unexpected bonus when Venus Williams and Jamie Murray had their first mixed doubles match together added to the schedule.
The starry pair – with 23 doubles Slams between them – came through 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 against Michael Venus of New Zealand and Poland’s Alicja Rosolska.
Jamie Murray and Venus Williams won 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 in their first mixed doubles match together
WHEELCHAIR DOPING BAN
A major scandal in wheelchair tennis on Friday when France’s Stephane Houdet, who has five Grand Slams in singles and 19 in doubles – as well as three Paralympic doubles golds – was banned for 15 months for three missed anti-doping tests in a one-year period.
£300 TO SEE ANDY AT THE O2
It turns out when you have Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray you can charge what you like.
The cheapest ticket for September’s Laver Cup at the O2 Arena, for half a day, is £276 – plus tax, facility fee and booking fee for a total of £305.85.
A ticket for the whole three days will set you back at least £2,500. £27 gets you into Wimbledon for 10 hours of tennis.
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