"It gives the impression that the ball is coming faster than it actually is," players discuss the unique nature of certain grunts
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Players are often known for one very specific trait: their grunt. Indeed, a large number of them make a more or less noticeable noise at the moment of impact.
According to experts, a tennis player's grunt can serve a strategic purpose for some: masking the sound of the ball hitting the racket, which could unsettle the opponent, as well as a way to unleash their full power or simply to breathe.
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In a video posted by the media Brut FR, several members of the tour—including Wawrinka, Gasquet, Medvedev, Monfils, Gaston, Draper, and Rune—shared their thoughts on which grunt they find the most intimidating.
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