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Does Tennis Need a Shot Clock?

Tennis players are allowed to take 20 seconds before serving at Wimbledon, as they are in all Grand Slam tournaments. Some players think it’s time for this rule to start being enforced — with a “shot clock,” a phrase borrowed from basketball and other sports. “I think it’s the only way to go, to be honest, […]

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Does Tennis Need a Shot Clock?

Tennis players are allowed to take 20 seconds before serving at Wimbledon, as they are in all Grand Slam tournaments. Some players think it’s time for this rule to start being enforced — with a “shot clock,” a phrase borrowed from basketball and other sports. “I think it’s the only way to go, to be honest, […]

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