World's first water tennis by top player

As the open event of the Gansevoort South hotel in Miami, the world 's first water - based tennis tournament was held by Rafael Nadal, the second largest men' s tennis world rank and Serena Williams, the eighth ranked women 's tennis world.

The pool of the hotel is used for tennis courts and it is a mysterious sight as if it is floating as if it ignored the law of nature.

Details are as below.2008 Sony Ericsson Open: Game, Set, Splash - Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal Walk on Water

Water tennis was held at the Gansevoort South Hotel's 110-foot (approximately 33.5 m) pool on the roof. The pool was a transparent scaffolding tennis court using custom acrylic board and acrylic tube, and it was set up over a week.

Rafael Nadal said, "I like playing any coat for tennis, but this time it's a bit strange.It is the first time to play tennis on the water, but the ocean can be seen here, I love the sea It seems to have said that.

There is also a movie that understands how the game was done.

YouTube - Sony Ericsson Open 'Walking on Water'


In addition, you can see the photos during the game from the following.

Serena Williams: Diary of a Grand Slam Champion: Serena and Rafa take tennis to the water