Mac's suggestion that men should play 2 out of 3

mcenroefan · 07-01-2012, 08:40 AM

Any thoughts on J Mac's opinion that men should start playing 2 of 3 instead of 3 of 5? I believe the implication is that it is a better test of tennis skill as opposed to stamina. In today's era, this is a particulalry interesting and thought provoking suggestion.

Thoughts?

Mick · 07-01-2012, 08:42 AM

If that was the case, Federer would have been out of this year's Wimbledon already

forzamilan90 · 07-01-2012, 08:43 AM

IDK about that, that would diverge from history in a big way, having the guys play less sets. I like the current system as it is.

iriraz · 07-01-2012, 08:46 AM

In that case,u could see a lot more surprises and i doubt it`s in the interest of the tournaments,TV,sponsorship etc if lots of top guys lose early.The longer the matches,the more it favours the better players and at the end of the day the Grand Slams are the biggest tournaments,it should be a lot tougher to win then a regular ATP event.
I can`t imagine having a 2 week tournament,where men play best of 3 set matches with a day off in between.

drakulie · 07-01-2012, 08:49 AM

Yes, great idea. And the women should play best of 1 set.

mcenroefan · 07-01-2012, 08:51 AM

It definitely has its upside and downside. One thing I like about it though is the instantaneous pressure on the top players....pressure with the very first serve.

They'll never do it but I would like a 2 of 3 system with slightly longer sets....maybe 7-8 game sets.

I don't particulary appreciate matches in this era that turn solely upon stamina in the 5th set.

Too radical of course but does make for interesting conversation.

TennisDawg · 07-01-2012, 08:53 AM

How about 2 of 3 in the early rounds. 3 of 5 from the quarters on to the final. It would make for a better final IMO, the two left standing still have some reserve to play some quality tennis instead of making it a marathon.

Sid_Vicious · 07-01-2012, 09:04 AM

I would stop watching pro tennis.

It was bad enough that best of 5 set format was removed from Masters event finals.

Larrysümmers · 07-01-2012, 09:06 AM

how about no ad scoring too

Sid_Vicious · 07-01-2012, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Larrysümmers

how about no ad scoring too

I love it. Throw in playable let-cord serves and we have ourselves a brilliant revolutionary men's tennis tour.

Blinkism · 07-01-2012, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by drakulie

Yes, great idea. And the women should play best of 1 set.

I second this idea.

mcenroefan · 07-01-2012, 09:12 AM

Actually, it does bring up an interesting theoretical question:

How many times would Fed, Nadal or Nole crashed out of a GS if it were 2 of 3?

Put a better way, which of the top three would have more trouble adapting to a 2 of 3 format...which would be the best in a 2 of 3 format?

Praetorian · 07-01-2012, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Blinkism

I second this idea.

I would too, AND, they pay is cut in half.

Mick · 07-01-2012, 09:20 AM

last summer, a friend of mine went to see a Serena Williams match. He complained that it was over too quickly. If you cut the match into 1 set, it could be done in 15 minutes.

rafan · 07-01-2012, 09:30 AM

What should be addressed is this ridiculous situation with the fifth set whereby the players have to go on and on (like Cilic had to and Isner) until they get 2 clean games - now that is stupid

rafan · 07-01-2012, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mcenroefan

Actually, it does bring up an interesting theoretical question:

How many times would Fed, Nadal or Nole crashed out of a GS if it were 2 of 3?

Put a better way, which of the top three would have more trouble adapting to a 2 of 3 format...which would be the best in a 2 of 3 format?

Well the thing to do is take a look at what happened in the three setter matches and how they compare with the the stats

Sentinel · 07-01-2012, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Mick

last summer, a friend of mine went to see a Serena Williams match. He complained that it was over too quickly. If you cut the match into 1 set, it could be done in 15 minutes.

Are you sure he was complaining? Must have been delirious with joy that it finished so fast

but you mistook the delirium with complaining.

The_Order · 07-01-2012, 09:54 AM

Sometimes it's best to keep stupid thoughts to yourself. I would stop watching if they did this.

kishnabe · 07-01-2012, 10:05 AM

I think it would be better to lower the height of the net....and allow better flatter hitting and serves.

Or speed up the courts like the 90's!

Will show better skills than boring grinding.

namelessone · 07-01-2012, 10:09 AM

Mac is losing it, big time.

After this and Nadal is the best volleyer I wonder what his next "revelation" will be.

07-01-2012, 08:40 AM	#1
mcenroefan Professional Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,372	Mac's suggestion that men should play 2 out of 3 Any thoughts on J Mac's opinion that men should start playing 2 of 3 instead of 3 of 5? I believe the implication is that it is a better test of tennis skill as opposed to stamina. In today's era, this is a particulalry interesting and thought provoking suggestion. Thoughts?

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TennisDawg Semi-Pro Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 597	How about 2 of 3 in the early rounds. 3 of 5 from the quarters on to the final. It would make for a better final IMO, the two left standing still have some reserve to play some quality tennis instead of making it a marathon. __________________ Wilson PSC6.1, but lookin for a Tweener.

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kishnabe G.O.A.T. Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 14,303	I think it would be better to lower the height of the net....and allow better flatter hitting and serves. Or speed up the courts like the 90's! Will show better skills than boring grinding. __________________ Why fight over who is G.O.A.T., when the world is just an abstract of reality~ http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/525347