[Opinion] Zverev Vouches for Best-of-Five-Sets Format, Says No One Wants Reduction

Zverev vouches for best-of-five-sets format, says no one wants reduction

The French Open and US Open champion also put forth an argument that winning a Grand Slam demands exceptional physical endurance from players

'It's history': Zverev against shortening Grand Slam match format

Some around the sport, including the chief executive of the organising body that runs the Australian Open, have suggested in recent weeks that the four majors may eventually explore cutting early-round matches to the best-of-three sets from the current best-of-five. Proponents argue the change would help audiences, particularly younger ones, engage better with a sport that can run to several hours in a tightly contested five-set match. But Zvere…

Alexander Zverev has strong opinion on playing best-of-five sets at Grand Slams

Alexander Zverev is very much in favour of Grand Slams continuing to be best-of-five sets despite the constant talk to change the format.