MTO should have some penalty

[woodrow1029]

Originally Posted by single_handed_champion

No back-to-back MTOs. If you want one, give up a game or a point a minute. Bad luck if it is legitimate. I find it hard to believe that top-class athletes would be playing with (or have them crop up during a match) multiple conditions when they are so fit and well-conditioned and travel with trainers and physios and what not.

I saw a player at a women's challenger in Salt Lake City (about 10 years ago) come down from an overhead and roll her ankle. When she fell down, she badly injured her wrist. Even though it happened at the same time, it's still considered 2 injuries.

[single_handed_champion]

Originally Posted by woodrow1029

That is already in the rules for the WTA Tour. I don't think I see the ATP or ITF going with it though. Ya never know however.

At the Slams too. Don't need regular coaching during sets, only MTOs.

As for the nest point you make, I think you should chalk such freak occurrences (multiple injuries) to bad luck. Very rare, and if it is so bad, I am sure the player would either not stand a chance afterwards (again, how much can a few minutes with a trainer help?) or not care about losing a game or so if they feel they need the assistance badly.

[mental midget]

my guess is there are more fake injuries than real injuries because the system accommodates it. i like the 1 3- minute time out, and it costs a game. use it whenever. imo if your body falls apart the only reason you're getting another chance is for the fans' benefit, it certainly isn't fair to the other player.