Dartagnan64
G.O.A.T.
I know many of us in leagues and tournaments have played a Match tiebreaker (first to 10 points) in lieu of a 3rd set. Certainly helps keep matches at a reasonable duration.
There is some talk about bringing that in for singles competition at the pro level (it's already there for doubles).
Pros: Matches are shorter and more consistent length. Tiebreakers are exciting to watch from a fan's perspective.
Cons: Less points to work with to make that amazing comeback. Oh and tradition (if that means something in the modern world).
I'd be definitely in favor of making this a standard change to the rules of tennis at all levels. I think you keep the slams at best of 5 but the 5th set becomes a match tiebreaker.
I think both golf and tennis really need to work at shortening the time commitment for both fans and players. Match tiebreakers and changing golf courses to 12 holes would be great starts without fooling around with the nature of the game.
There is some talk about bringing that in for singles competition at the pro level (it's already there for doubles).
Pros: Matches are shorter and more consistent length. Tiebreakers are exciting to watch from a fan's perspective.
Cons: Less points to work with to make that amazing comeback. Oh and tradition (if that means something in the modern world).
I'd be definitely in favor of making this a standard change to the rules of tennis at all levels. I think you keep the slams at best of 5 but the 5th set becomes a match tiebreaker.
I think both golf and tennis really need to work at shortening the time commitment for both fans and players. Match tiebreakers and changing golf courses to 12 holes would be great starts without fooling around with the nature of the game.