Friday Five: When tennis players attack

Published by Paul Moore

David Nalbandian got in big trouble at Queen's. Photo: Getty Images

It might be the game of Kings and Queens, but a tennis court can be a dangerous place. Don’t believe us? Just ask the woman who took an Andy Murray serve in the face yesterday in Basel. In homage to her unswerving bravery, this week’s Friday Five pays deference to the dangers of a stray tennis ball.

5. The Wimbledon line judge

4. An AO ballkid gets one in the face

3.Tsonga rescues a ballkid who was hit on the nose

2. An AO ballkid takes one where it hurts

1. Nalbandian kicks a line judge

…and just to prove that it’s not only the officials…

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