“Last Thing to Change”: Noah Rubin Disagrees with Novak Djokovic in Changing Grand Slams to Best-of-Three
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Tennis – ATP 500 – Erste Bank Open – Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria – October 30, 2020 Serbia’s Novak Djokovic reacts during his quarter final match against Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego REUTERS/Lisi Niesner
In the men’s game, tennis has always been played in the best-of-five sets format in Grand Slam events. The current World No. 1 Novak Djokovic feels there should be a change in the current system. There has been a considerable amount of debate going on around this issue, and players have had mixed reactions to this.
As compared to the women’s section who play best-of-three sets, men generally have a physical advantage. Considering that aspect, the men’s game should continue the way it has been going on for all these years. With the number of hours players put into training, they are capable of playing matches that go the distance.
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Flushing Meadows, New York, USA; Novak Djokovic of Serbia and a tournament official tend to a linesperson who was struck with a ball by Djokovic against Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain (not pictured) on day seven of the 2020 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Sports
Noah Rubin differs from Novak Djokovic and his views
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While speaking on this topic, American tennis player Noah Rubin recently voiced his opinion that differed from the words of Djokovic. He said, “I agree that the first week should be three sets, the second week can be best of five. (But in the pandemic), the Slams are the (only) ones who are doing well. I think this is the kind of thing that’s the last thing to (try to) change. I’d say keep best of five and let’s worry about something else.”
It was surprising to see a player of Novak’s quality prefer three sets. The Serb is known to be one of the fittest athletes on tour and should be considered a prime specimen to lead the front for the best-of-five sets format.
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Post the resumption of tennis, Djokovic has not had the best of results on the court. The Serbian star has been involved with matters of the court too. Novak was disqualified from the US Open this year as he hit the ball on a lineswoman. The Australian Open champion even left the ATP Player Council and established the Professional Tennis Players Association in hope of voicing the concern of players who were less privileged.
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