It's a footnote that Stefan Edberg's illustrious career could have done without.
At the Boy’s Singles Final of the 1983 US Open, linesman Richard Wertheim was hit in the groin by a serve from eventual champion Edberg. Wertheim toppled backward, hitting his head on the court. He died in the hospital five days later of a subdural hematoma.Sportoids showcases rare sport nuggets.
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Tuesday, May 6, 2008
The serve that killed a linesman
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2 comments:
The Stefan Edberg news is a new one, but the photo has been reversed, I think. Stefan is a right hander.
Keen powers of observation, sir! :)
Yes, this indeed is a reversed photo.
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