There is absolutely nothing wrong with what Roddick did - that is a fair and correct play, and it's not his responsibility to make it easier for his opponent. It's 100% fair play. Santoro was just embarrassed because he was getting arse handed to him, and used this as an excuse to take attention away from that fact. Anyway, nobody told him to try to take Roddick's first serve inside the baseline. It's men's tennis, and if he tries to pull a stunt like that, he can get burned, and deservedly so.
To anyone saying "just coast" i have to jump in and just say that is not the attitude a professional tennis player willl adopt at any point in a match. If you have ever played tennis to a high level you know that is not over until the last point is won and it can be turned around from anywhere so Roddick has every right to body serve. You can't as a returner complain about what type of serve is thrown at you, you should be ready for anything regardless of what stage the match is at.
it doesn't matter if the match looks like it's over. every coach and every player will tell you not to ease up on the gas pedal in the red zone. body serves are part of the game, and santoro had no right to be mad.
I think you guys in the comment section are missing the point. This match was over when he went for the ridiculously hard body serve. Everyone knew Santoro lost; Roddick's serve was complete overkill and unnecessary. If it were the first or second set, by all means, go for as many body serves as you want. But if it's clear the match is pretty much done, just coast.
at least roddick seemed like he was about to apologize at the end, but a games a game. and if i played tennis professionally, id use my strengths to their fullest power too
I can see why Santoro should and shouldn't be mad. He should be mad because, its dangerous to hit a serve that hard directly at someone (no matter how much of a competition it is). But at the same time its just another match for Roddick and if he has a weapon that can get him free points, he should use it as much as possible.
no where in the rule does it say you can't serve at the body, its a strategic play. You can jam up your opponent so he won't hit a good return giving you better court position. As much as I like santoro, I'm a little disappointed that he took it so badly. It happens, Roddick didn't mean to hurt him, its just the game.
@themaliced Exactly. Body serves can be very effective and coaches tend to recommend it as a good target to hit. I'm sure there was more to it in this match than this video clip shows though.
@cgnm85 I'm pretty sure he's one of the best players in the world, and probably the best player from the US. He's got much more than just his serve dude.
@cgnm85 You're just a hater. Get over yourself. Roddick has proven that he deserves to be considered a good tennis player by being in the top 10-15 in the last 6 years. He may not be a Roger or Rafa, but hes still a competitor that has a chance to take them out.
Pos que Santoro se cabreo porque casi le da un zambombazo de roddick directamente. Pero vamos, un acontecimiento sin importancia. Roddick se disculpa y sanseacaboooo. xD
There is absolutely nothing wrong with what Roddick did - that is a fair and correct play, and it's not his responsibility to make it easier for his opponent. It's 100% fair play. Santoro was just embarrassed because he was getting arse handed to him, and used this as an excuse to take attention away from that fact. Anyway, nobody told him to try to take Roddick's first serve inside the baseline. It's men's tennis, and if he tries to pull a stunt like that, he can get burned, and deservedly so.
mtshishimbi 1 week ago
It's totally legitimate to hit a body serve, a lot of player do it, so I don't understand what's the problem here.
rimapuraydura 1 month ago
@rimapuraydura man the match was alredy over...
luisdjokovic 6 days ago
i would have underhand served it lol
1992marshmallow 2 months ago
y cual fue el enfado?
juanchim17 2 months ago
To anyone saying "just coast" i have to jump in and just say that is not the attitude a professional tennis player willl adopt at any point in a match. If you have ever played tennis to a high level you know that is not over until the last point is won and it can be turned around from anywhere so Roddick has every right to body serve. You can't as a returner complain about what type of serve is thrown at you, you should be ready for anything regardless of what stage the match is at.
Edwardo1000 4 months ago
@Edwardo1000 You found the rights words for what I wanted to say ;)
splash2011UPLOAD 4 months ago
Santoro acts like a little child. Be a man and respect Roddicks serve, dude.
splash2011UPLOAD 4 months ago
it doesn't matter if the match looks like it's over. every coach and every player will tell you not to ease up on the gas pedal in the red zone. body serves are part of the game, and santoro had no right to be mad.
getrevs18 6 months ago
I think you guys in the comment section are missing the point. This match was over when he went for the ridiculously hard body serve. Everyone knew Santoro lost; Roddick's serve was complete overkill and unnecessary. If it were the first or second set, by all means, go for as many body serves as you want. But if it's clear the match is pretty much done, just coast.
Mewstor151 6 months ago
If someone only did body serves that would be unsportsmanlike. I can't think of any player, definitely not Roddick, who does that.
hattrickster33 9 months ago
at least roddick seemed like he was about to apologize at the end, but a games a game. and if i played tennis professionally, id use my strengths to their fullest power too
MaStAp411 9 months ago
I can see why Santoro should and shouldn't be mad. He should be mad because, its dangerous to hit a serve that hard directly at someone (no matter how much of a competition it is). But at the same time its just another match for Roddick and if he has a weapon that can get him free points, he should use it as much as possible.
KevinKimberly94 10 months ago 8
he was upset because the match was over and it wasn't the good thing to serve at the body at that moment
omania38 1 year ago 8
Santoro is just too old for todays game
WillKenzo 1 year ago
no where in the rule does it say you can't serve at the body, its a strategic play. You can jam up your opponent so he won't hit a good return giving you better court position. As much as I like santoro, I'm a little disappointed that he took it so badly. It happens, Roddick didn't mean to hurt him, its just the game.
themaliced 1 year ago
@themaliced i'm sure there was something else in the match earlier, maybe an overhead that roddick hit at him or something too
demondayzzz 1 year ago
@demondayzzz nope i watched it live haha santoros just a bitch lol
capnmorgan4 11 months ago
@themaliced I completely agree, very childish by Santoro
tennistubetv 9 months ago
@themaliced Exactly. Body serves can be very effective and coaches tend to recommend it as a good target to hit. I'm sure there was more to it in this match than this video clip shows though.
Mzee1084 8 months ago
Nadal does does body serves like this all the time....especially vs federer when they played at wimbledon
Mendelevium146 1 year ago
Wow Santoro way to be a baby. Never heard of serves to the body? Yeah whatever cry me a river, you deserve to never get far in a slam.
naihomai 1 year ago
@naihomai even though youre not a baby, how far did you get in a slam?
winnergaming 1 year ago
@Psagap I don't really get what you mean mate.
niclassj 1 year ago
idiot santoro, maybe roddick have to sorry him for that he can serve so fast ?
ComeonArod 1 year ago
woooo !! dangerous !!!
nirunvichaya 1 year ago
Looks like Andy said "I didn't mean to" when they are about to shake hands.
niclassj 2 years ago
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Roddick sucks! he would be nothing without that serve, he plays always mad and making that mommys boy face I cant stand that guy.
You should see all the times Federer has crushed him you can tell he´s a envious bastard, not a good feeling in a sportstman.
cgnm85 2 years ago
@cgnm85 I'm pretty sure he's one of the best players in the world, and probably the best player from the US. He's got much more than just his serve dude.
lkjkhfggd 1 year ago
@cgnm85 You're just a hater. Get over yourself. Roddick has proven that he deserves to be considered a good tennis player by being in the top 10-15 in the last 6 years. He may not be a Roger or Rafa, but hes still a competitor that has a chance to take them out.
hieutiee 1 year ago
@cgnm85 Yea roddicks serve is all he has. Good thing holding serve is the most important thing in tennis these days with all the new technology
savge10 1 year ago
What a big shit.
usercute1980 2 years ago
casi le saca la cabeza!!! xDXDXDXDXDX
imaginate un bombazo de roddick en la cabeza es como una bala de cañon!!! XDXDXDXDXDXDXDXD
PNinacio 2 years ago
que tonteria
entonces uno no puede sacar fuerte si quiere?
la actitud de santoro no tiene sentido
lanceloter 2 years ago
@lanceloter ..tiene sentido..una disculpa por casi volarle la cabeza nunca esta demas
carlitos9105 2 years ago
i watched this match but i forgot the speed of this serve. it looked pretty big but it was just right at him so it pissed him off haha
capnmorgan4 2 years ago
what is the speed of that serve??? incredible... Go A-Rod!!!!!
hijerohijero 2 years ago
0:11 - 224 km/h
MrLeisereiter 2 years ago
@hijerohijero 0:11.. 224km/hr
Jecsen93 1 year ago
Santoro. Genio y figura!!!
IgnazioBalboa 2 years ago
que paso no entendi
chatitocampeon 3 years ago
Pos que Santoro se cabreo porque casi le da un zambombazo de roddick directamente. Pero vamos, un acontecimiento sin importancia. Roddick se disculpa y sanseacaboooo. xD
danymalta 2 years ago