Lopez had no reason to complain

Dave Mc · 01-02-2013, 07:03 AM

Lopez was up a break in first set against Kubot, then gets his second time violation of the match, then complains to the umpire and director for a few minutes, then goes on to lose his serve, the momentum, the set, and the match.

I think Lopez had no reason to complain. In the time allotted between points, there really is only adequate time for 2 habits, not 3. For example, if you want time to 1) towel off and 2) fix your hair, then there is probably not enough time to also 3) pick underwear from your butt. =-)

Even after being warned once earlier, Lopez chose to 1) walk in slow motion, 2) examine all 6 balls, and 3) bounce a ball several times. I think that players should stop thinking that they are entitled to all the habits they want. I also think they should stop thinking that bouncing a ball is part of the service motion.

In fact, I think they should impose some kind of limit on errant tosses. Maybe allow only one per set, then subject any subsequent errant tosses to the given time constraint?

reaper · 01-02-2013, 07:14 AM

I hope the officials continue the clampdown on time wasting between points.

norbac · 01-02-2013, 07:20 AM

Can't wait to have Nadal back.

vandre · 01-02-2013, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Mc

I think they should impose some kind of limit on errant tosses. Maybe allow only one per set, then subject any subsequent errant tosses to the given time constraint?

you do realize this rule alone would lead to dq-ing half the ladies' draw, right?

2 days into the new season and we've already had our first "spanking" under the new rule. i wonder how many it's gonna take before it sinks in, especially since it didn't seem to hurry lopez up at all? personally, i feel like it's gonna take a penalty against one of the "big guys" before the players are put on notice. it may take a couple even.

pringles · 01-02-2013, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by norbac

Can't wait to have Nadal back.

You can say that again. Probably one of the reasons why Nadal hasn't come back yet. He want's the new rule to slowly die down before he returns and continues with his time wasting routine.

tacou · 01-02-2013, 08:00 AM

he was up 2 breaks! abysmal way to start a season.

I don't like OP idea about errant tosses but do hope they keeping enforcing this rule. Monfils acted the same way today, claiming he "had the right" to towel off after every point. sure you do, so long as it doesn't take 26 seconds!

Clarky21 · 01-02-2013, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by pringles

You can say that again. Probably one of the reasons why Nadal hasn't come back yet. He want's the new rule to slowly die down before he returns and continues with his time wasting routine.

Pathetic and dumb post is pathetic and dumb.

wintintu · 01-02-2013, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Mc

Lopez was up a break in first set against Kubot, then gets his second time violation of the match, then complains to the umpire and director for a few minutes, then goes on to lose his serve, the momentum, the set, and the match.

I think Lopez had no reason to complain. In the time allotted between points, there really is only adequate time for 2 habits, not 3. For example, if you want time to 1) towel off and 2) fix your hair, then there is probably not enough time to also 3) pick underwear from your butt. =-)

Even after being warned once earlier, Lopez chose to 1) walk in slow motion, 2) examine all 6 balls, and 3) bounce a ball several times. I think that players should stop thinking that they are entitled to all the habits they want. I also think they should stop thinking that bouncing a ball is part of the service motion.

In fact, I think they should impose some kind of limit on errant tosses. Maybe allow only one per set, then subject any subsequent errant tosses to the given time constraint?

Good post, I don't agree about the errant tosses but I agree with the idiotic timewasting habits. I used to be so annoyed by roddick picking his *** flicking his you know what fixing his cap pulling his tshirt from his shoulder and towelling off between every single point

JLyon · 01-02-2013, 11:59 AM

The umpire for the match clearly told the players 25 seconds between points and 30 seconds after changeover/set break (happened to be watching the coin toss live on TV).
Good for the official, now enforce it fairly on everyone.

Ellipses · 01-02-2013, 12:11 PM

It's just the first few matches/tournaments, so adaptation will be slow. Hopefully in a few weeks (or maybe even months), players will have adjusted.

dhdriver · 01-02-2013, 12:17 PM

I was watching the beginning of the Ferrer-Kamke match and the umpire even said they he will strictly enforce the time rule. No violations yet, especially for Ferrer who is someone that sweats up a storm.

stringertom · 01-02-2013, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Clarky21

Pathetic and dumb post is pathetic and dumb.

Code violation: redundacy.

roundiesee · 01-03-2013, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by norbac

Can't wait to have Nadal back.

Ha ha, too funny,

ruerooo · 01-05-2013, 05:56 PM

Can't wait to have Novak fans -- who tend to also be Rafa-haters -- realize that Rafa isn't the only one potentially affected by this rule.

(Hint: bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce ...)

Andy M. got a violation the other day ... for stretching.

It's going to get more and more ridiculous.

01-02-2013, 07:03 AM	#1
Dave Mc Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 119	Lopez had no reason to complain Lopez was up a break in first set against Kubot, then gets his second time violation of the match, then complains to the umpire and director for a few minutes, then goes on to lose his serve, the momentum, the set, and the match. I think Lopez had no reason to complain. In the time allotted between points, there really is only adequate time for 2 habits, not 3. For example, if you want time to 1) towel off and 2) fix your hair, then there is probably not enough time to also 3) pick underwear from your butt. =-) Even after being warned once earlier, Lopez chose to 1) walk in slow motion, 2) examine all 6 balls, and 3) bounce a ball several times. I think that players should stop thinking that they are entitled to all the habits they want. I also think they should stop thinking that bouncing a ball is part of the service motion. In fact, I think they should impose some kind of limit on errant tosses. Maybe allow only one per set, then subject any subsequent errant tosses to the given time constraint?

01-02-2013, 07:20 AM	#3
norbac Legend Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,825	Can't wait to have Nadal back. __________________ "It was like watching Dolgopolov, except that it all made sense"- Mikhail Youzhny on Evgeny Donskoy

01-02-2013, 11:59 AM	#9
JLyon Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: AR Posts: 2,294	The umpire for the match clearly told the players 25 seconds between points and 30 seconds after changeover/set break (happened to be watching the coin toss live on TV). Good for the official, now enforce it fairly on everyone. __________________ Dunlop Bio 300 48/53 lbs. A cruel joke by USTA putting my 4.0 butt at 5.0 for future butt kickings

01-02-2013, 12:17 PM	#11
dhdriver Rookie Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 159	I was watching the beginning of the Ferrer-Kamke match and the umpire even said they he will strictly enforce the time rule. No violations yet, especially for Ferrer who is someone that sweats up a storm. __________________ Yonex Racquets String of Choice: Kirschbaum Spiky Shark 17 Black

01-05-2013, 05:56 PM	#14
ruerooo Legend Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Right behind you Posts: 5,334	Can't wait to have Novak fans -- who tend to also be Rafa-haters -- realize that Rafa isn't the only one potentially affected by this rule. (Hint: bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce ...) Andy M. got a violation the other day ... for stretching. It's going to get more and more ridiculous. __________________ "Before and after the match you are the same, no?" - RN "Pain is only temporary. Victory is forever." - RF