You've been hired as an umpire...

[BeatlesFan]

You have to stop cheating TTW readers.

 

[USMC-615]

Sign me up for umpiring five Crazy Nick matches...and let the entertainment begin!

 

[Cupcake]

@Hitman who's on your list?

LOL, that could be taken in more than one way.

 

[Hitman]

@Hitman who's on your list?

Only doing current players

Would like to umpire

Tsitsipas - Get that toilet break sorted out for good
Kyrgios - Lets see how much of it is the crowd and how much is simply him
Alcaraz - Just to see the potential
Medvedev - Watch to see when a meltdown happens
Zverev - Have a word with him about all those gold chainz

Would not like to umpire

Djokovic - Too busy being a fan to umpire properly
Nadal - Again too busy watching as a fan
Murray - Same reasons
Federer - Same reasons again
Wawrinka - Because Stanimal is already gone for good

 

[ElChivoEspañol]

No mention of stalling having a potentially negative effect on opponent performance in the next point if they cool off, I see. You probably don't even consider it, such unbias.

I'd rather players strived to play closer to theoretical perfection and extended rallies are generally the antithesis of that anyway: the more shots they are, the likelier it is that one of them is less than great.

Nadal taking the full 25 seconds to serve is within the rules, what you call stalling is purely subjective, and no matter how many times you whine about it, it won’t make it a factual statement.

As for your view of what constitutes “the antithesis of perfect tennis” that’s just like….your opinion, man.

 

[am1899]

At first, you have to stop cheating TTW readers

Sure, soon as the rules are enforced the same on your savior as it is on everyone else.

 

[The Fedfather]

Would die to umpire a Federer match lol. Would like to umpire matches with Alcaraz, Zverev, Tiafoe, and perhaps Fritz.

No possible: Djokovic, Medvedev, Tsitsipas, Kyrgios, Rune. That'll be one too many code violations and folks might get DQed

 

[octobrina10]

Sure, soon as the rules are enforced the same on your savior as it is on everyone else.

Thank you for admitting that you are intentionally cheating readers and it's based on false assumptions.

 

[clayqueen]

At first, you have to stop cheating TTW readers by claiming that Rafa has gone over the allowed time to serve without getting punished by the chair umpire who operates the serve clock. I wonder if they hire people who are cheating readers.

People are just sooooooooooooooooooooooooo obsessed with Rafa.

 

[am1899]

Thank you for admitting that you are intentionally cheating readers and it's based on false assumptions.

LOL

 

[AnOctorokForDinner]

Nadal taking the full 25 mins to serve is within the rules, what you call stalling is purely subjective, and no matter how many times you whine about it, it won’t make it a factual statement.

As for your view of what constitutes “the antithesis of perfect tennis” that’s just like….your opinion, man.

He used to go over 25 seconds regularly. Still does when the umpire allows it by starting the clock late, although that's an umpiring problem but then again, if RAFA was truly so fair and humbull as he is painted by dolls, he wouldn't have been making use of it, no?

Of course it's impossible to prove but I think I can tell from my tennis watching experience. I know it would put off *me* and I don't believe nobody is negatively affected at all, to a however small extent which would be significant enough since it's not supposed to be a factor at all. That you don't seem to care the least bit if any opponent is the least bit discomforted with this is telling with regard to your character as a fanboi - didn't you say you may quit watching tennis once Rafa retires, lel.

It's basic logic since hypothetical perfect tennis means every single shot is perfect so it's just raining aces, but failing that, it's obvious that the more shots there are, the more imperfections occurs, and hitting an extra shot is imperfection in itself since a perfect shot would've finished the point already.

 

[AnOctorokForDinner]

Sure, soon as the rules are enforced the same on your savior as it is on everyone else.

Nadal denying Kyrgios an honest ace was telling indeed. The unprovable excuse of him not being ready comes to the fore.

 

[victorcruz]

I would umpire Nadal, Nadal, Nadal, Kyrgios and Tsitsipas. My brief tenure will be remembered as the litmus for professional tennis officiating.

Yeah it must be the worst feeling in the world to police someone that takes 20-30 seconds between serves as opposed to someone that might verbally abuse you all match. Tell me you're a boomer without telling me you're a boomer

 

[octobrina10]

He used to go over 25 seconds regularly. Still does when the umpire allows it by starting the clock late, although that's an umpiring problem but then again, if RAFA was truly so fair and humbull as he is painted by dolls, he wouldn't have been making use of it, no?

Of course it's impossible to prove but I think I can tell from my tennis watching experience. I know it would put off *me* and I don't believe nobody is negatively affected at all, to a however small extent which would be significant enough since it's not supposed to be a factor at all. That you don't seem to care the least bit if any opponent is the least bit discomforted with this is telling with regard to your character as a fanboi - didn't you say you may quit watching tennis once Rafa retires, lel.

It's basic logic since hypothetical perfect tennis means every single shot is perfect so it's just raining aces, but failing that, it's obvious that the more shots there are, the more imperfections occurs, and hitting an extra shot is imperfection in itself since a perfect shot would've finished the point already.

It amazes me that after the ATP Tour started to impelement the serve clock for almost 4 years ago, you are still desperately creating false/weird stories that Rafa goes over the 25-second time limit before the 1st serve. Try to understand that the server has to monitor the serve clock, he can't start his service motion before the umpire triggers the serve clock, so it's meaningless to accuse the server of "making use of it" [the umpire triggering the serve clock when he decides to do it].

 

[AnOctorokForDinner]

It amazes me that after the ATP Tour started to impelement the serve clock for almost 4 years ago, you are still desperately creating false/weird stories that Rafa goes over the 25-second time limit before the 1st serve. Try to understand that the server has to monitor the serve clock, he can't start his service motion before the umpire triggers the serve clock, so it's meaningless to accuse the server of "making use of it" [the umpire triggering the serve clock when he decides to do it].

Nadal could try to serve earlier if he notices that the umpire started the serve clock late (which he should notice if he monitors it), so that he wouldn't take too much time since the last point ended even if the umpire allows it.

 

[clayqueen]

He used to go over 25 seconds regularly. Still does when the umpire allows it by starting the clock late, although that's an umpiring problem but then again, if RAFA was truly so fair and humbull as he is painted by dolls, he wouldn't have been making use of it, no?

Your whole argument is based on fallacy. You simply don't have any evidence whatsoever. It's all based on your mistaken biased belief.

 

[octobrina10]

Nadal could try to serve earlier if he notices that the umpire started the serve clock late (which he should notice if he monitors it), so that he wouldn't take too much time since the last point ended even if the umpire allows it.

The server is not permitted to start the service motion earlier or later than the serve clock allows. That's the purpose of the serve clock.

 

[clayqueen]

The server is not permitted to start the service motion earlier or later than the serve clock allows. That's the purpose of the serve clock.

Exactly. I even hear commentators still harping on about playing at the server's pace then the next minute saying the umpire should enforce the 25 seconds time limit. How does that work when players like Kyrgion deliberately want to serve after 12 seconds then complain that the receiver is not ready? In fact Norrie did this once trying to rush Rafa then complained that Rafa wasn't ready when he was ready to serve. The umpire told him that Rafa had done nothing wrong.

 

[RudyHuxtable]

I'll tell you one thing: I would find the biggest guy in the locker room and put the boots to him to establish dominance on tour.

 

[am1899]

The server is not permitted to start the service motion earlier or later than the serve clock allows. That's the purpose of the serve clock.

The purpose of the serve clock is to speed up the game by preventing servers from taking exorbitant time between points.

 

[octobrina10]

The purpose of the serve clock is to speed up the game by preventing servers from taking exorbitant time between points.

Anyway, the server is not allowed to serve before the chair umpire triggers the serve clock.

 

[AnOctorokForDinner]

The server is not permitted to start the service motion earlier or later than the serve clock allows. That's the purpose of the serve clock.

Drone logic fails again. You don't have to use the full extent of the time the clock gives you, 15 or even 10 seconds is acceptable.

 

[AnOctorokForDinner]

Your whole argument is based on fallacy. You simply don't have any evidence whatsoever. It's all based on your mistaken biased belief.

I know what I'm seeing. Check your own bias.

 

[Deleted member 629564]

Umpire of a @sureshs match, that's it. My life would be fulfilled

One needs the vision and reflexes of a jet fighter pilot to ump a Surshs match

I believe only few people are capable of doing it.
Arguing with Srshs is the worst nightmare for every umpire in the world as Srshs knows literally everything.

 

[clayqueen]

Nadal could try to serve earlier if he notices that the umpire started the serve clock late (which he should notice if he monitors it), so that he wouldn't take too much time since the last point ended even if the umpire allows it.

I knew all along that this thread was all about Rafa. People just cant' stop talking about him.

 

[USMC-615]

Easy there purse swingers...take it out back. Get a room or something.

 

[octobrina10]

Drone logic fails again. You don't have to use the full extent of the time the clock gives you, 15 or even 10 seconds is acceptable.

So, now it's clear that you have all the time falsely accused Rafa of not staying within the 25-second time limit (the serve clock triggered by the chair umpire allows before the 1st serve). Actually, you have set your own rule for him: "15 or even 10 seconds" and accused him of not following it.

 

[I Am Finnish]

@Lleytonstation will umpire all Alcaraz matches

 

[AnOctorokForDinner]

So, now it's clear that you have all the time falsely accused Rafa of not staying within the 25-second time limit (the serve clock triggered by the chair umpire allows before the 1st serve). Actually, you have set your own rule for him: "15 or even 10 seconds" and accused him of not following it.

It would be morally correct of him to not take over 25 or at most 30 seconds after the previous point regardless of when the shot clock starts. If it starts very late, ask the umpire to start it on time lol.

 

[am1899]

Anyway, the server is not allowed to serve before the chair umpire triggers the serve clock.

Who is saying the server should do such a thing?

 

[socallefty]

Like: Djokovic, Nadal, Tsitsipas, Alcaraz, Ruud
Don’t want: Zverev, Medvedev, Kyrgios, Rune, Shapovalov

I would like to umpire the matches on a red clay court and watch the best claycourters go at it. I don’t want to umpire any players who behave bad on court - making an exception for Djokovic and Tsitsipas because I want to watch them play. I don’t want to umpire Federer because I want to remember his level from 2015 which is the last time I saw him in person and not see his diminished current level.

 

[octobrina10]

It would be morally correct of him to not take over 25 or at most 30 seconds after the previous point regardless of when the shot clock starts. If it starts very late, ask the umpire to start it on time lol.

It is legally correct to follow the chair umpire's decisions on the tennis court.
It's illegal to do what you suggest players to do.

 

[octobrina10]

Who is saying the server should do such a thing?

The chair umpire.

 

[AnOctorokForDinner]

It is legally correct to follow the chair umpire's decisions on the tennis court.
It's illegal to do what you suggest players to do.

It's not illegal to argue for better umpiring lol. Off-court if need be. Do the right thing.

 

[Rorano_Fedalovic]

So, now it's clear that you have all the time falsely accused Rafa of not staying within the 25-second time limit (the serve clock triggered by the chair umpire allows before the 1st serve). Actually, you have set your own rule for him: "15 or even 10 seconds" and accused him of not following it.

but Rafa is over the allowed 25 seconds by 2-3 seconds in every set of every match. stop cheating the readers!

 

[octobrina10]

but Rafa is over the allowed 25 seconds by 2-3 seconds in every set of every match. stop cheating the readers!

Have you seen on the serve clock how many seconds Rafa has exceeded the 25-second time limit ?

 

[Rorano_Fedalovic]

Have you seen on the serve clock how many seconds Rafa has exceeded the 25-second time limit ?

27 sec average time before serve for Rafa. stop cheating the readers!

 

[octobrina10]

27 sec average time before serve for Rafa. stop cheating the readers!

Have you seen it on the serve clock?

 

[Rorano_Fedalovic]

Have you seen it on the serve clock?

try harder. but stop cheating the readers!

 

[octobrina10]

It's not illegal to argue for better umpiring lol. Off-court if need be. Do the right thing.

You suggested a player not to pay attention to the serve clock operated by the chair umpire.

 

[am1899]

The chair umpire.

LOL what?

 

[octobrina10]

try harder. but stop cheating the readers!

I'm still waiting for your answer.

 

[octobrina10]

LOL what?

Don't you know what the 'chair umpire' means ?

 

[Rorano_Fedalovic]

You suggested a player not to pay attention to the serve clock operated by the chair umpire.

False. I noted a specific player named Rafael Nadal deliberately taking more time than the shot clock allows. stop cheating the readers!

 

[Sir Weed]

LOL what?

A: What is your favorite color?
B: Yes

 

[octobrina10]

False. I noted a specific player named Rafael Nadal deliberately taking more time than the shot clock allows. stop cheating the readers!

You are again trying to cheat readers. Here is evidence:

 

[Rorano_Fedalovic]

You are again trying to cheat readers. Here is evidence:

that is not me. stop cheating the readers!

 

[holy tennis]

I’d umpire Federer’s match and disqualify him immediately at RG 2019 when he almost killed a spectator with a ball. Also strip all his prize money for the tournament.

Spoiler

3…2…1… until Federer fans start writing that he is a billionaire like it’s their own billions

 

[USMC-615]

A: What is your favorite color?
B: Yes

 

[PDJ]

Who are the top five men and women you would want to umpire a match for and who are the top five men and women that you would refuse to umpire a match for?

Of all time:
Would
Evert
Borg
Cljisters
Venus Williams
Henman

Wouldn't
Connors
McEnroe
Serena Williams
Nastase
Helen Kelesi