Dead time in matches might just fall out of ATP rules following major upcoming changes in a trial at Madrid

New rules set to be tried out at the Madrid Open to stop dead game time.

Dead time in matches might just fall out of ATP rules following major upcoming changes in a trial at Madrid

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Tennis has evolved for so many years, and it continues to do so as it becomes a loved sport. With dead time in the sport decreasing with every generation, the latest news has revealed that the sport will try out some new rules in the next tournament. 

The upcoming Madrid Open will be a lab rat to the new implementation of the tennis rule. If approved, the proceeding can be underway at the Miami Open doubles. The ATP has decided to allow only 15 seconds for the players to start the point after the previous rally is three shots or fewer. Longer rallies will trigger the 25-second clock. 

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Furthermore, there will be no ‘sit down’ after the first game set as opposed to the usual 90-second break between every two games. That’s not all; there will be a revamped entry system to suit singles players better.

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Notably, all these changes have been made to reduce the dead time of the sport and get the games done quickly. This is probably the start of a new tennis, a faster sport with little to no dead time in between. 

Tournament scheduling issues are addressed in new rules, as they look to incorporate singles and doubles

Usually, the players do find it difficult to incorporate time for both singles and doubles due to the hefty scheduling. However, that won’t be the case anymore.  

Carlos Alcaraz wins Madrid Open
Carlos Alcaraz wins Madrid Open(Via Radio times)

Trying it out in the Madrid Open, the ATP has pushed the doubles tournament by a few days. The whole double draw has been pushed backward, and the players can now play both tournaments. It is a huge update in the Madrid Open, which looks to have faster tennis than usual.

It is to be noted that these changes are not permanent, and the Madrid Open is the trial for the new start. There have been many changes in tennis recently, and this is yet another one comes along. Nonetheless, the Madrid Open is starting to be a huge success given the entry list of players. 

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