From EssentiallySports · Aatreyi Sarkar · · 1m 10s
Coco Gauff’s Ex-Coach Backs De Minaur’s Serve Rule Change
Alex de Minaur’s call for stricter tennis serve rules gains support from Coco Gauff’s ex-coach Brad Gilbert.
In brief
Alex de Minaur’s call for stricter tennis serve rules gains support from Coco Gauff’s ex-coach Brad Gilbert. Brad Gilbert, Coco Gauff’s former coach, endorses Alex de Minaur’s proposal to limit ball tosses in tennis serves to reduce delays. Originally reported by EssentiallySports.
Ball Toss Practice
Alexander Zverev bounced the ball 12,040 times this year at the US Open across five matches.
Common Ball Toss Ritual
Most players bounce balls 20-25 times before each serve, causing delays for opponents.
Brad Gilbert’s Support
Brad Gilbert, Coco Gauff’s ex-coach, endorsed Alex de Minaur’s call for rule changes on X.
Gilbert’s Coaching Impact
Gilbert helped Coco Gauff improve her serve by working with Andy Roddick and addressing mental blocks.
De Minaur’s Rule Proposal
Alex de Minaur suggested a clock between first and second serves to reduce ball toss delays.
De Minaur’s Specifics
De Minaur proposed limiting ball tosses to one attempt, with no second toss allowed after the first serve.
Current Rule Status
Tennis rules currently allow 25-second clock for first serves but no time limit for second serves.
In short
Brad Gilbert, Coco Gauff’s former coach, endorses Alex de Minaur’s proposal to limit ball tosses in tennis serves to reduce delays.
