Pat Cash Discusses Evolution of Tennis at Wimbledon

London, UK – Pat Cash, the former tennis champion, shared his thoughts on the changes in the sport during an interview at Wimbledon this week. Cash, 60, won his only major title in 1987, defeating Ivan Lendl in the final.

Since retiring from professional tennis in 1997 and stepping away from the sport entirely in 2006, Cash has remained close to the game as a pundit and commentator. As he watched the 2025 Wimbledon matches unfold, he reflected on how the game has evolved over the years.

“The courts are generally really high bouncing,” Cash stated. “The grass is longer and thicker, and the balls are slower now than in my era, which makes it easier for players to hit passing shots off a good volley. You have to hit an exceptional volley to win a point these days.”

He pointed out the decline in players’ volleying skills and noted that the uniformity in playing styles can make matches less exciting for audiences. Cash also criticized the traditional all-white clothing rule at Wimbledon, suggesting it makes players look the same on the court.

“It’s a bit bland,” he said. “Add a bit of color into it. The players are playing all the same way, and now they look exactly the same.”

Cash also spoke about the increasing physical demands of modern tennis. “We were doing lunges all the time, sprinting to the net on every point,” he explained. “You don’t see too many players from my era who walk straight anymore. The conversations we have are often about our injuries.”

Recently, fans have spotted Cash in the coaching box of Canadian player Gabriel Diallo, indicating his involvement with the rising star, although the status of that partnership remains uncertain.