Stefan Edberg involved in tennis fatality (1983)?
Hey all, I found this story and just wanted to get your opinion on whether this is true or not. Apparently, a linesman was hit in the groin by a tennis ball, fell over and fractured his skull, and died a few days later. http://www.nytimes.com/1984/09/06/sports/tennis-group-sued-over-dea...
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Permalink Reply by Tim Prapong on
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I have heard about this for years, but do not know about the details. Well, now it's time to read about it. Thanks, Joe.
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So this happened when Edberg was playing his junior finals. Very interesting. The family really couldn't sue Edberg personally, even though it was his serve. I wonder if referees then had to sign something in regards to possible injuries.
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Permalink Reply by Joe B. (BP, CA) on
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If it's true, it sounds like one of those freakish things that happen on occasion in almost any sport.
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I have a tournament friend from Thailand tell me one of his partners became blind because of a doubles poach shot to the eye. If I am playing against a brash and wild player who slaps volleys and overheads, I will protect myself and turn my back if my partner has put up a sitter. I don't care if my partner complains, either.
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Yup, that's what I do too. No sense in unpaid heroics.
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Permalink Reply by patrick m on
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I do remember hearing about this when it was going on or shortly after, very sad and bizaar. It seems to be one of those things that not many talk about, I have followed edberg and his career for years and never heard him mention or others ask him about it. It must have been a hard issue to deal with especially at a time his career was just getting started.I believe its his birthday today.
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