The Australian Open is one of the most prestigious and highly anticipated events in the world of tennis. And, this year’s tournament witnessed a close to six-hour duel between Andy Murray and Thanasi Kokkinakis. Despite the intense and epic match between the two stars entertaining fans throughout the world, the match timings have irked many, including the legendary player Martina Navratilova.

The match ended with Murray emerging victorious after a grueling five-set battle. While Murray’s victory was certainly impressive, many have criticized the length of the match, with some calling for changes to be made to the sport to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

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Navratilova was among the many who were critical of the match, particularly the length of it. In her tweet, she stated that “no other sport does this @AustralianOpen @ITFTennis.“. She added that the authorities need to make changes to prevent such marathon matches from happening in the future. Navratilova’s comments have sparked a debate among tennis fans and experts, with some agreeing with her assessment of the situation while others argue that the length of the match was simply a testament to the skill and endurance of the players.

One of the main criticisms of the match is that it went on for too long. It had become difficult for fans to stay awake and remain engaged in the action. Many have argued that this is not only bad for the fans but also for the players themselves.

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Navratilova tweeted, “It is essential we create better rules in tennis regarding the weather(light and wind) and starting times or cutoff times for matches. Murray and Kokkinakis will finish around 4am.”

Despite these criticisms, many have argued that the length of the match is simply a reflection of the high level of skill and intensity that is present in the sport of tennis. These players are among the best in the world, and it is only natural that their matches will be long and hard-fought.

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The sport of tennis is facing some challenges when it comes to the length of matches and the impact that it can have on players and fans alike.

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The three-time Grand Slam winner is currently competing in the Australian Open. His performance has largely exceeded expectations. Many fans, including a suspended MLB star, watched excitedly one of Murray’s triumphs. After a dramatic encounter that had viewers on the edge of their seats, Murray won in five sets. However, one rally in particular attracted Fernando Tatis Jr.‘s attention and surprised fans everywhere. Murray ran around the court to keep the point. He eventually won, irritating his rival and impressing the MLB star.

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Murray won against the 26-year-old Australian star Thanasi Kokkinakis in a second-round battle at Margaret Court Arena. The match lasted 5 hours, 45 minutes and the Brit won in five sets of 4-6, 6-7(4), 7-6 (5), 6-3, 7-5. The game was over shortly after 4 a.m.

Share your thoughts about the match in your comments below. Do you agree with Navratilova?