How so?
Rules are still a little unclear when it comes to replayed points/giving the point to a player after a challenge. Nearly every week there's an argument. That and the fact that every single player asks the umpire if it was out or not before they challenge - so annoying. It unnecessarily slows down the game. Not to mention those who challenge balls that are clearly out just to catch their breath after a long rally.
I saw a couple of calls by the linesman this week when the serve was called in which was an ace to Groth but then the other player challenged and it was miles out. The umpires and linesman can make some terrible calls at times and it gives the players a chance to try and correct against it.
It is the future of sports. With the prizemoney on offer and the technology we have it'd be stupid not to use it. The problems start when players ask their box whether or not to challenge, and the umpire lets it go. If they don't challenge straight away they should not be allowed to. That right there will speed play up. Problem is if a player really needs a breath in tennis they will go get their towel and take their breath. With the best players like Rafa and Murray constantly doing it they won't properly enforce the time between points rule unfortunately.
I'm not doubting the effectiveness of the system, I'm doubting the way it's been used (tortured more like it) by players and/or umpires that do not understand the rules. As you said, there are instances like Jelena Jankovic constantly looking to her box before challenging. Even as a fan, it's so frustrating to watch. The challenge system is there to be used, and not for a third-party to make the call for you.
Need to be committed and willing to work your guts out. Something I don't think Tomic can do
Yep tbh he's really to slow, un athletic and not enough weapons to compete with the likes of Nishikori, Raonic, Dimitrov, Thiem, Kyrgios in the future.
Listen to the way the commentators talk him up every summer like he's next big think yet he's languishing at 60 in the world.
I prefer the blue border green court design ala when Ford was the name rights holder
They are replaying the Hewitt v Nalbandian 1/4 final from the 2005 AO, on the old green court. Certainly harder to pick up the ball compared to the blue.
agreed.
