the association finally sent a response and agreed to standardize the clock rules for everyone. it took way too long but were finally getting the consistency we asked for. thanks for sticking with me while we pushed for this change.
September 5, 2015
Final supporters
We want to bring to your urgent attention the fact that growing numbers of tennis fans are raising serious concerns about the inconsistent application of the Time Violation Warning rule in ATP and ITF tournaments. This is beginning to spoil our enjoyment of this exceptional sport.
Umpires are currently issuing warnings randomly and arbitrarily, with some players who persistently go over the time limit not being penalised, and others regularly being given a warning.
In addition, it has been noted that the first warning of a match is suddenly given at a crucial point in a game - e.g. at break point - even when the time has been exceeded previously. We are concerned that this practice could significantly alter the outcome of a match.
We, the undersigned, urge you to find a way of regularising the application of the rule and respectfully request a formal response to the specific concerns highlighted in this petition.
Thank you.
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Reached 500 supporters
July 9, 2015
July 7, 2015
we are almost at five hundred signatures which is huge for getting the attention of the tour. if you have a friend who is sick of these random time violations send the link their way so we can hit that goal by tonight.
June 25, 2015
we just hit 100 signatures today. its wild that so many other people are frustrated by these weird time warning calls too.
Reached 100 supporters
June 23, 2015
228 Comments
Disturbed by the number of warnings given at break point down. They distract the player and annoy the spectators. Are they really necessary? Isn't there a better way to do this? And why are the rules themselves inconsistent?
Unless this time violation rule is consistently assessed each and every time the limit is exceeded and to each and every player who exceeds the limit, it should not be assessed at all. If this is not possible (and it isn't), it should be abolished. Let the players play!
Please consider this petition; please do not dismiss it as insignificant. Fans of many different players are concerned; chair umpires should NOT be determining outcomes of matches, and trends such as this tend to snowball, eventually becoming the 'norm'.
The shot clock was quite successful at the inaugural IPTL held last November in Asia. if private individuals can pull this off, I dont see how ATP or ITF cannot implement same successfully on tour. ATP/ITF, Let your rules be transparent to all thank you
If you want to implement this rule, put a shot clock like in basketball. What's happening is that umpires are not consistent in applying the rule, when does the time start, when to call it and other considerations such as after a long and pulsating rally of 30 shots
I also think it's all back to front. Only 20 seconds between points at grandslam level but 25 seconds at all lower level events. Quite ridiculous. Absurd
The rule should be abolished, it detracts from the excitement and anticipation for spectators and its given unfairly in many cases.
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the association finally sent a response and agreed to standardize the clock rules for everyone. it took way too long but were finally getting the consistency we asked for. thanks for sticking with me while we pushed for this change.
September 5, 2015
Final supporters
We want to bring to your urgent attention the fact that growing numbers of tennis fans are raising serious concerns about the inconsistent application of the Time Violation Warning rule in ATP and ITF tournaments. This is beginning to spoil our enjoyment of this exceptional sport.
Umpires are currently issuing warnings randomly and arbitrarily, with some players who persistently go over the time limit not being penalised, and others regularly being given a warning.
In addition, it has been noted that the first warning of a match is suddenly given at a crucial point in a game - e.g. at break point - even when the time has been exceeded previously. We are concerned that this practice could significantly alter the outcome of a match.
We, the undersigned, urge you to find a way of regularising the application of the rule and respectfully request a formal response to the specific concerns highlighted in this petition.
Thank you.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
July 9, 2015
July 7, 2015
we are almost at five hundred signatures which is huge for getting the attention of the tour. if you have a friend who is sick of these random time violations send the link their way so we can hit that goal by tonight.
June 25, 2015
we just hit 100 signatures today. its wild that so many other people are frustrated by these weird time warning calls too.
Reached 100 supporters
June 23, 2015
228 Comments
It is nonsense to apply time violation to a player who is lunging after a long rallies. It is a game spoiler and as a spectatator, I do not appreciate it. Moreover, I see this rule lacks consistency. Need a change.. Period.
Disturbed by the number of warnings given at break point down. They distract the player and annoy the spectators. Are they really necessary? Isn't there a better way to do this? And why are the rules themselves inconsistent?
Unless this time violation rule is consistently assessed each and every time the limit is exceeded and to each and every player who exceeds the limit, it should not be assessed at all. If this is not possible (and it isn't), it should be abolished. Let the players play!
Please consider this petition; please do not dismiss it as insignificant. Fans of many different players are concerned; chair umpires should NOT be determining outcomes of matches, and trends such as this tend to snowball, eventually becoming the 'norm'.
The shot clock was quite successful at the inaugural IPTL held last November in Asia. if private individuals can pull this off, I dont see how ATP or ITF cannot implement same successfully on tour. ATP/ITF, Let your rules be transparent to all thank you
If you want to implement this rule, put a shot clock like in basketball. What's happening is that umpires are not consistent in applying the rule, when does the time start, when to call it and other considerations such as after a long and pulsating rally of 30 shots
I also think it's all back to front. Only 20 seconds between points at grandslam level but 25 seconds at all lower level events. Quite ridiculous. Absurd
The rule should be abolished, it detracts from the excitement and anticipation for spectators and its given unfairly in many cases.
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It is nonsense to apply time violation to a player who is lunging after a long rallies. It is a game spoiler and as a spectatator, I do not appreciate it. Moreover, I see this rule lacks consistency. Need a change.. Period.