Carlos Alcaraz expresses his displeasure at the stricter time rules after his elimination in the round of 16 of the grass tournament at London's Queen's Club.
21.06.2024, 10:44
21.06.2024, 13:09
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The 25-second timer (known as the "shot clock"), which specifies when the next ball must be in play, now starts almost immediately after a point is won. Previously, the countdown only started after the referee had announced the intermediate score. "That's crazy. I didn't have time to do my routine," said Alcaraz.
This change was bad for the players, added the French Open winner. "Otherwise, when you play a long point or finish the rally at the net, you have time to go to the towel or do your routine. For example, I always ask for four balls. Today I felt rushed all the time." The world number two from Spain announced that he wanted to talk to the ATP about this.
The early defeat at the traditional grass court tournament at Queen's Club was a setback for Alcaraz in his preparations for Wimbledon. The 21-year-old will compete in the third Grand Slam tournament of the year, which begins on July 1, as last year's winner.
