Topspin_80
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There was some controversy over the time players take for a bathroom break.Djokovic took a 7 minute bathroom break after losing the third set against Alcaraz at Wimbledon too.
Rules say you're allowed 3 minutes (5 if you're changing clothes).
The rule about the time allotted is just like you explained, 3 mins and 5 mins changing clothes.
But that time starts counting from the moment the player enters the bathroom.
If the toilet is close to the court, it might take 1 min to go and another to come back, plus the 3 or 5 mins.
If the toilet is faraway, it may take longer.
They have an official clocking the time inside the toilet, or dressing room for that purpose.