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Zane Navratil

United States · 2018–present

Popularised the chainsaw serve — then it was banned.

Top 5
Peak ranking: Multiple
Major medals: 1
Rule changes caused: Accountant
Prior career

Career

Navratil developed a pre-spin serve technique that imparted so much rotation the ball was nearly unreturnable. The chainsaw serve was outlawed within two seasons, and he adapted into one of the tour's leading singles and doubles players anyway.

Honours

Popularised a serve technique that forced a rule change
Multiple major medals in singles and doubles
Top-five world ranking in multiple disciplines
Left a career in accounting to play professionally

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