ITF, the International Tennis Federation, is trying to shake things up in a bid to reinvigorate Tennis. The move is towards finding new and younger fan base by bringing some interesting and innovative changes to the game. Top men’s tennis players are in consideration towards getting a football world cup like tournament added to the calendar which in turn could mean curtains for Davis Cup.
A lot is still needed to be done on this front but according to top tennis players this might be the best thing for the sport and its future. It could be a tennis version of T20. Following is the summary of the bits currently being evaluated and some of them would be revolutionary:
- World Cup of tennis with 32 countries participating. A 10 day tournament on the lines of football world cup. Davis Cup could be sacrificed if this happens.
- Shorter sets with race to 5 point tie breaker.
- Substitutions allowed. This one could be the most ground-breaking of all. Imagine Federer leading a tired Nadal and suddenly he has to face up with a fresh Verdasco. Could be a great move.
- Reduced time between games and between points. Sort of rapid tennis if you may. Players would have to rush through with an eye on the clock. Great step to speed up the game.
Read more at:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2010/jan/13/tennis-calendar-proposals-world-cup
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
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is it true??? coz if it is, i just cant wait nadak screwing feddie in finals
ReplyDeleteIn your dreams Anonymous ... btw Aussie open is on and Nadal would do well to even get to the finals.
ReplyDeletenadal has zoomed into the third round bro.. n feddie has already lost a set that too in the first round... i cant wait to see them in finals again
ReplyDeleteI know it will be dream final but I have my doubts on Nadal making it to the finals this time. I guess this is the most open field in the men's draw and any of the top 8 caould win it. Federer still remains a favourite for me. Nadal has done nothing since last years Aussie and I guess his run is not going to end soon...
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