What a great match tonight between Serena and Vika. Serena played some of her best tennis in years especially in the first set. Impressive that Vika turned it around.
The only disappointment was the MTO. No clear ankle roll. Thank goodness Vika kept her cool and rode it out well.
They either have to get rid of MTO's--meaning either play injured or default the match. Or they have to have stronger restrictions or benefits for the opponent sitting on the sidelines.
I say consider the following (maybe not all but something):
1.) Get penalized a game if you take an MTO. Then take as many MTOs as you want in a match just lose a game PER MTO.
2.) Opponent may hit with coach/hitting partner during the MTO.
3.) Based on injury trainer could medically disqualify player to prevent long term damage.
4.) MTO's can only be taken before you serve. So if you strain something you have to wait until your serve.
I'm just tired of MTOs being used to cool off opponents.
The only disappointment was the MTO. No clear ankle roll. Thank goodness Vika kept her cool and rode it out well.
They either have to get rid of MTO's--meaning either play injured or default the match. Or they have to have stronger restrictions or benefits for the opponent sitting on the sidelines.
I say consider the following (maybe not all but something):
1.) Get penalized a game if you take an MTO. Then take as many MTOs as you want in a match just lose a game PER MTO.
2.) Opponent may hit with coach/hitting partner during the MTO.
3.) Based on injury trainer could medically disqualify player to prevent long term damage.
4.) MTO's can only be taken before you serve. So if you strain something you have to wait until your serve.
I'm just tired of MTOs being used to cool off opponents.