Dimitrij Ovtcharov's serve

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Archel Taneka Sutanto

Archel Taneka Sutanto Asked 14 years ago

What type of serve is Dimitrij Ovtcharov doing? (about 0:19)

Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago

Hi Archel,

This is a Backhand sidespin topspin serve. He is just doing it from his forehand side to get an angle across to Ma Long's forehand side.

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Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 14 years ago

Read Alois' answer to another interesting question regarding Ovtcharov's serve.

Archel Taneka Sutanto Posted 14 years ago

Thx a lot! :D

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