Three Set Grand Slam Matches for Men

Recently I’ve heard about the idea of reducing men 3-5 sets Grand Slams matches to just 2-3 sets matches. It will be a hard decision to take well tradition will be lost but men could now have the opportunity to extend their years on the tour. In this entry I would like to see and explore the different pros and cons about this interesting issue.

Pros for shortening men Grand Slam matches: For a professional male tennis athlete is always a challenge playing a Grand Slam. The actual format for men is playing the best of 3-5 sets (Only in Grand Slams). This will ask the player for a better physical and mental strength. Men, Grand Slams matches, are constantly going above the 4 hours of play. After the match both players would be exhaust and will have a minimum time of 24 hours to recover and be ready for another lengthy match. Grand Slams matches are a huge physical challenge for every player and with time running, players are not going to have the fuel neither the energy to play at the same level for four hours. If matches are shortening men will have the opportunity of playing a lengthier carrier.

Cons for shortening men Grand Slam matches: The four biggest events on the tour are the Grand Slams (Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and the US open). These are all played to the best of 3-5 sets. It is a huge challenge going into a Grand Slam. But after all tennis is a huge challenge and it is a sport that demands huge physical and mental strength. Grand Slams are the tournaments that only few can win. Why? Only the best players can win a Grand Slam well with 3-5 sets format there would not be fluke performances.

In my opinion Grand Slams must continue with the tradition of playing 3-5 set matches. Tennis is a sport that asks for hard work and sacrifice. Grand Slams are the ultimate challenge and only the best would have a chance of winning it.

Juan Camilo Gomez

09/03/2014