Former British Fed Cup captain, Judy Murray has slammed the current best out of five set tennis at grand slams and Davis Cup, calling it ‘Demanding and long.’
In an interview with Spanish broadcaster, EFE, Judy Murray has suggested that the set structure at grand slam level needs changing, “The men’s circuit is extremely demanding and long, with matches being best of five sets it causes physical and mental tiredness.”
She claims that the current set format is the reason behind so many withdrawals this season on the ATP World Tour, “It is necessary to change the and revise the calendar because so many ‘top ten’ players have not been able to finish the season since the US Open.”
The Brit also believes that Davis Cup should change the amount of times its being played, “Men have a very long calendar, it is very congested and after a grand slam, it is physically and mentally draining to be able to play Davis Cup. It should be held every two years instead of every year.”
Murray also commented on the state of the WTA tour and whether any other players can dominate the women’s tour, “Nobody can be dominant in the next few years because there are several players that have a similar level. Tennis has to be grateful for someone like Serena and Venus Williams or Maria Sharapova as there will be a big gap when they retire until someone of their level arrives.”
Judy Murray spoke at the Valencia Tennis Club where she is currently holding a clinic for young girls as she hopes to improve the participation of Tennis amongst women in Spain.
