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Isn't this abusing the rules??
So old they forget where they are.
Isn't this abusing the rules??
really don't understand why they can't just have set time outs during a match for bathroom breaks only. After each set, maybe. 5 minutes max. No Medical Time Outs, period. You're hurt, too bad.Isn't this abusing the rules??
I’m sorry but it is the umpires responsibility to regulate this. If like today the umpire allows Nadal to take two toilet breaks and never warn or penalize him for exceeding the serve time, that would be on the umpire. It makes it even more disappointing that this umpire has done exactly the same in every Nadal match.
Damien Dumusois should never get another Nadal match and probably never another big match again. He is disgraceful.
A mate sent a message to tell me that Tsitsipas had won the 4th set and brought the match level. I instantly replied asking how long Nadal would leave the court for. Turned on the tv and sure enough, Nadal was nowhere to be seen the Tsitsipas was jogging on the spot and trying to maintain focus.
I don't know how long he was off court in total and don't mind players taking a toilet break when a match goes over 3 or 4 hours, but even then more than 5 minutes should be an instant default. No correspondence entered into. I timed over 5 minutes from when I turned on the tv, which was after I was told Tsisipas won the 4th.
Once he decided to return to court, I put the watch on Nadal because the shot clock was not visable (who requested that?). Despite Dumusois waiting up to almost 10 seconds for the pretend applause to die down before calling the score (WTF), Nadal took more than 25 seconds on 13 occasions in his first 5 service games, over 30 seconds 4 times.
I doubt he was given any warnings in the previous 4 sets, but Dumusois just completely ignored the time wasting in the 5th, making a complete mockery the fact there is a rule to prevent this form of time wasting and gamesmanship. Why is it so hard for some umpires to just do their job?
I think it’s fair to say Dumu is VB. It’s now on the level of collusion.
They key to solving this is to remove some level of discretion from the umpire. By making the bathroom timeouts fixed with a countdown clock that begins the second the set is over it's no longer on the umpire to enforce but on the players to comply.Damien Dumusois should never get another Nadal match and probably never another big match again. He is disgraceful.
A mate sent a message to tell me that Tsitsipas had won the 4th set and brought the match level. I instantly replied asking how long Nadal would leave the court for. Turned on the tv and sure enough, Nadal was nowhere to be seen the Tsitsipas was jogging on the spot and trying to maintain focus.
I don't know how long he was off court in total and don't mind players taking a toilet break when a match goes over 3 or 4 hours, but even then more than 5 minutes should be an instant default. No correspondence entered into. I timed over 5 minutes from when I turned on the tv, which was after I was told Tsisipas won the 4th.
Once he decided to return to court, I put the watch on Nadal because the shot clock was not visable (who requested that?). Despite Dumusois waiting up to almost 10 seconds for the pretend applause to die down before calling the score (WTF), Nadal took more than 25 seconds on 13 occasions in his first 5 service games, over 30 seconds 4 times.
I doubt he was given any warnings in the previous 4 sets, but Dumusois just completely ignored the time wasting in the 5th, making a complete mockery the fact there is a rule to prevent this form of time wasting and gamesmanship. Why is it so hard for some umpires to just do their job?
They key to solving this is to remove some level of discretion from the umpire. By making the bathroom timeouts fixed with a countdown clock that begins the second the set is over it's no longer on the umpire to enforce but on the players to comply.
nadal also told this ump he was starting the clock too soon early in the match
why have an umpire and rules at all?
Not really. Playing in wet shirts can be a pain in the ass, especially when serving if it restricts shoulder rotation.How about Raonic, who consistently leaves court to change his entire outfit in humid conditions? It’s outrageous they allow this.
The funny part is that when Tsitsipas received the warning, Nadal was taking forever to serve, certainly over 25s.That explains the ridiculous delays in calling the score during the fifth set.
I noted Tsitsipas received a warning for coaching. Should he just have instructed the umpire to ignore that rule? Seems that's a legit approach (for some).
He’s the same umpire who made Kyrgios furious when he continuously allowed Nadal to exceed the allowed time on serve without any warning, but immediately gave a warning to Kyrgios for exceeding time at the first infringement. I believe that was at RG.Damien Dumusois should never get another Nadal match and probably never another big match again. He is disgraceful.
A mate sent a message to tell me that Tsitsipas had won the 4th set and brought the match level. I instantly replied asking how long Nadal would leave the court for. Turned on the tv and sure enough, Nadal was nowhere to be seen the Tsitsipas was jogging on the spot and trying to maintain focus.
I don't know how long he was off court in total and don't mind players taking a toilet break when a match goes over 3 or 4 hours, but even then more than 5 minutes should be an instant default. No correspondence entered into. I timed over 5 minutes from when I turned on the tv, which was after I was told Tsisipas won the 4th.
Once he decided to return to court, I put the watch on Nadal because the shot clock was not visable (who requested that?). Despite Dumusois waiting up to almost 10 seconds for the pretend applause to die down before calling the score (WTF), Nadal took more than 25 seconds on 13 occasions in his first 5 service games, over 30 seconds 4 times.
I doubt he was given any warnings in the previous 4 sets, but Dumusois just completely ignored the time wasting in the 5th, making a complete mockery the fact there is a rule to prevent this form of time wasting and gamesmanship. Why is it so hard for some umpires to just do their job?
Not really. Playing in wet shirts can be a pain in the ass, especially when serving if it restricts shoulder rotation.
I think that just echoes the current problem. Sure make a rule you leave the court and the timer starts. But then some umpires start it once requested, others will wait until they can't see the player on court. And of course when they come back late, if just by 10seconds, will the umpire enforce it? My guess is yes and no.They key to solving this is to remove some level of discretion from the umpire. By making the bathroom timeouts fixed with a countdown clock that begins the second the set is over it's no longer on the umpire to enforce but on the players to comply.
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Regardless, if someone takes an MTO, there should be a penalty and the other player gets to hit with a buddy or consult with his/her coach. Maybe the same with a bathroom break.
I might be OK with a free 5 minute break after 2 sets of play--bathroom break, showers, clothing change.
Not sure what you mean with the first sentence. I think a pop up tent on court behind the players chairs would be a better idea (like with the NFL or NCAA). No walking to the bathroom which is what takes the most time.We are talking about tennis, not chess. It's a physical sport and sweating is part of that.
Anything that can't be achieved in the 90 second change over should only be allowed after 3 or 4 hours of play and if you can't do it in under 5 minutes, you should just default or at least be penalised a game(s).
Not sure what you mean with the first sentence. I think a pop up tent on court behind the players chairs would be a better idea (like with the NFL or NCAA). No walking to the bathroom which is what takes the most time.
Wimbledon and yes this ump should be sackedHe’s the same umpire who made Kyrgios furious when he continuously allowed Nadal to exceed the allowed time on serve without any warning, but immediately gave a warning to Kyrgios for exceeding time at the first infringement. I believe that was at RG.
Wimbledon and yes this ump should be sacked
nadal also told this ump he was starting the clock too soon early in the match
why have an umpire and rules at all?
its all about bums on seats manYes, same one .. Damien Dumusois.
Sounds like Nadal gave him a warning, rather than the other way around.
Says a lot. None of it good.
its all about bums on seats man
television......they seem to give nadal all the help they can to get him to later stagesBut there was no-one there
television......they seem to give nadal all the help they can to get him to later stages
when nadal goes off court,what takes him so long to change his clothes?
does he have a shower?what takes the time? an icebath maybe?
He's an absolute joke - should never umpire top gamesDamien Dumusois should never get another Nadal match and probably never another big match again. He is disgraceful.
A mate sent a message to tell me that Tsitsipas had won the 4th set and brought the match level. I instantly replied asking how long Nadal would leave the court for. Turned on the tv and sure enough, Nadal was nowhere to be seen the Tsitsipas was jogging on the spot and trying to maintain focus.
I don't know how long he was off court in total and don't mind players taking a toilet break when a match goes over 3 or 4 hours, but even then more than 5 minutes should be an instant default. No correspondence entered into. I timed over 5 minutes from when I turned on the tv, which was after I was told Tsisipas won the 4th.
Once he decided to return to court, I put the watch on Nadal because the shot clock was not visable (who requested that?). Despite Dumusois waiting up to almost 10 seconds for the pretend applause to die down before calling the score (WTF), Nadal took more than 25 seconds on 13 occasions in his first 5 service games, over 30 seconds 4 times.
I doubt he was given any warnings in the previous 4 sets, but Dumusois just completely ignored the time wasting in the 5th, making a complete mockery the fact there is a rule to prevent this form of time wasting and gamesmanship. Why is it so hard for some umpires to just do their job?
Wimbledon and yes this ump should be sacked
like joe bidenSo old they forget where they are.