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John McEnroe’s Rule Change Proposal Called an “Actual Joke” by Former Top 20 Star

Tennis legend John McEnroe recently suggested replacing the traditional fifth set at Grand Slam tournaments with a ten-point match tiebreak, aiming to reduce overly long matches and late finishes. This recommendation drew sharp criticism from former professional player Jan-Michael Gambill, who dismissed the concept during a podcast appearance as an absolute joke that undervalues the immense physical exertion required by competitors.

The ongoing discussion follows several high-profile matches at the US Open that pushed well past midnight, including grueling encounters stretching beyond 2 a.m. and even past 3:30 a.m.

Other prominent figures have also floated modifications to streamline major events, such as Novak Djokovic proposing shorter sets and the elimination of traditional advantage scoring.

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