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The sport of tennis has had little changes over the years. Here are five ways to improve the game.
1. Change the double fault rule
You should only be allowed two double faults per game. This will allow the big servers to still deliver some big serves, but once they have faulted twice in the game then they only get one serve for the remainder of that game, no matter how long it goes.
It will speed up play and not allow someone with a huge serve and a not good enough all-round game, John Isner for example, to dominate too much.
2. Change the advantage rule
Going from deuce to advantage and back to deuce can be exciting but it’s unnecessary. Once the game gets to deuce it’s next point wins. Simple as that.
3. Harsher rules for players
Anyone calling an umpire a “friggin’ idiot” like Lleyton Hewitt did or worse, like Nick Krygios has, would be given a yellow card. Two yellows and it’s a red and they are out. This will help teach younger players, especially Kyrigos, some manners very quickly.
4. Point deductions for over grunting
Maria Sharapova has grunted her way through a career. If she, or anyone else grunts too often or too loudly, take points off them. There should be a move to remove this nonsense from the sport.
5. A pre-tournament ace shootout
The Sunday before it all starts, the big servers come to Rod Laver Arena, get five serves each and the winner (persons who serves the fastest serve) gets his and her name up on the honour board. Channel Seven can cover it and get Bruce McIvaney to make it sound like it’s an important event.
There is room for improvement in tennis. It’s time world tennis explored the ways to improve the game.
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