Andreas Seppi competes with the NHL keeper
Italy's veteran Andreas Seppi went on the ice through Christopher Kas. And fired a few shots at NHL keeper Philipp Grubauer.
by tennisnet.com
last edit: Dec 15, 2019, 01:48 pm
The South Tyrolean tennis player as such can do almost anything. So it should come as no surprise that Jannik Sinner picks up on his early love and puts on his skis as part of a World Cup race. Andreas Seppi, on the other hand, got an ice hockey stick during his vacation in Colorado. And went on the ice with Philipp Gruber, Avalanche's German goalie. The campaign also came about because of Christopher Kas, who is well networked not only on the ATP tour, but also in the ice hockey scene.
"It was a little strange, but really great fun," said Seppi after the trip on the ice to the ATP website. "I think I should do that more often. Philipp showed me a little how to hold the racket, maybe a little higher. ”It was only natural that Seppi could give the German a few tips on tennis afterwards. And not only that: Seppi also fired a few tennis balls towards Philipp Grubauer's goal with his usual work equipment.
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"The ice and the tennis court, the speed of the tennis ball and the puck, there is no big difference," said Grubauer. “But it was difficult to see the ball. I've never done this before. But it was fun to mix the disciplines a bit and try something new. ”