I'm not a fan of the "grunt" that lots of players do while playing, but whatever. Tons (probably most) players are doing this these days, so I live with it.

However, isn't it possible to play tennis without screaming at the ball every time you hit it?

It may be a silly reason, but one of the reasons I'm a huge fan of Federer is that he manages to play tennis without grunting like an animal or screaming like an idiot.

Can't you save the grunting for when you're deep into a grinding rally, and save the screaming for roller coasters and horror movies?

I think the women professionals do it loud just because, but grunting in some form is part of tennis. It's just exhaling when you hit, something you're almost taught to do, and it is pretty natural when you're swinging hard.

That being said, it's gotten way out of hand on the women's side.

its cool if you're hot woman tennis player....If not don't do it and if you're the Williams sister. hth..

Orgasm on every stroke of the racket... simple as that.

I don't get it either.
baseball players don't scream when they hit the ball. Nor do polo players, lacrosse shooters, badmitten players, jai alai cesta swingers, golfers, volleyball strikers, soccer kickers. What is unique about a tennis racket hitting a tennis ball?