Feliciano Lopez checks in on the Ballboy, who was hit by his serve on Friday
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Being a ball boy in tennis is one of the most thankless jobs, considering that you hardly any kind of recognition, despite giving balls to players after each point and also providing them with a towel when they need to be recharged.
But on a positive note, it also provides a great opportunity to watch the best players in action, from the best possible view.
However, goingby the events that occurred on day four of the Australian Open, one can safely tell that the ball boys are not exactly safe on the court. Feliciano Lopez was playing Frenchman Adrian Mannarino when the left-hander fired in a serve at 124 mph, but instead of receiving a return from his opponent, it headed straight into the direction of the ball boy and hit him straight on his groin.
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Expectedly, the poor kid was in pain and Lopez rushed towards his side to have a check on him and he was then taken away from the court. The ball boy put on a brave face and returned after a couple of minutes to resume his duties.
Here’s a video of the incident:
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Shankar is a featured columnist for cricket at Sportskeeda. He has completed his education in B.E. (IEM) and PG Diploma in Multimedia Journalism and has a rich experience of around 7 years at various notable organizations.
Shankar enjoys the contests that cricket has to offer in various formats. His favorite teams are India and New Zealand and supports Manchester United in football. His all-time favorite cricketers are Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, and Adam Zampa, for their varied traits and skills.
Shankar covered the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup held in India, which Australia won by beating India in the final. He strives to be sensible in his reporting to deliver accurate, relevant, and ethical information.
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