Smash and grab: Wimbledon’s big hitters fear the overhead like no other shot

It is the stroke that looks easy but can be a nightmare for some of the world’s top players – even Novak Djokovic has the DjokosmashElite players are often at their most comfortable when speaking about the fine technical details of their game, but last month at the French Open, a straightforward question about the overhead smash initially drew little more than a regretful shake of the head from Novak Djokovic. “You’re talking to the wrong person,” he said, laughing.One of the pillars of Djokovic’s legendary career is his complete game. In a sport where most players have a weak point, the 24-time grand slam champion has mastered nearly every stroke. Continue reading...