By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, June 20, 2024
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The clock is ticking faster on ATP gamers this week.
Roland Garros and Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz is looking for a time-out on the ATP serve-clock coverage ripping a latest rule change as “loopy.”
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This week in ATP occasions in Halle and Queen’s Membership, the serve clock begins after the purpose ends.
Beforehand, the 25-second serve clock began after the chair umpire referred to as out the rating. Beneath the prior rule, chair umpires might present gamers just a few additional seconds of relaxation after marathon rallies by delaying asserting the rating, which added just a few extra seconds.
It was not the outcome I wished 🥲… Now it’s time to take into consideration Wimbledon! Congratulations @jackdraper0 for the win and good luck for the remainder of the match 🤝🏻 @QueensTennis
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— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) June 20, 2024
Within the aftermath of his 7-6(3), 6-3 loss to Jack Draper at Queen’s Membership at present, Alcaraz blasted the rule as “loopy” and mentioned he intends to talk to ATP officers about it.
“The chair umpire informed me that it’s a new rule, the clock by no means stops, after the purpose ends the clock begins,” Alcaraz informed the media at Queen’s Membership. I”t’s dangerous for the gamers.
“I end the purpose on the internet and I haven’t got time to go for the balls. I am not speaking about going for the towel, no, no. I do not even have time to go to the balls. It is loopy. I’ve by no means seen it in tennis.”