Old World Number 1 Andy Roddick He has been one of the most active former players since his retirement. A Tennis Channel Consultant and an active social media user, Roddick often shares his valuable insights on a variety of topics in and around the tennis world.
In the increasing cases of players being coached on the field, which is strictly prohibited in the sport, Roddick, like many other tennis fans, finds the punishment for breaking the rule too light, giving players and their coaches the opportunity to use the rule. .
One of the most common names on the list of rule-breaking crimes Stefanos Tsitsipas. The Greek player, who had just defended his Monte-Carlo Masters title, was warned once again by the 1st referee in the finals against Spain. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the finals 2022 Monte Carlo Masters.
Having received a similar warning earlier in the tournament, Stefanos has now been repeatedly caught and fined. After the semi-final exit 2022 Australian Open where he was caught by the officers The player explained that he had spoken to his father as he received coaching on the field. Apostolos He’s also his coach, but his father continues to do so and is prepared to suffer and suffer the consequences as a result.
Roddick got the good idea he gave the example of Football when addressing this particular offense via his Twitter account. While football leagues around the world suspend the player if he receives 5 yellow cards, Roddick suggested that a similar rollover pattern should be adopted in tennis.
“I think tennis should be like football. You have to carry some penalties throughout the tournament. Coaching penalties are an obvious candidate for tipping.” He tweeted Roddick.
‘Yellow and Red Cards too’ Kim Clijsters responds to Andy Roddick’s opinion
After finally saying goodbye to sports, Kim Clijsters also responded to Roddick’s proposal to introduce knock-out penalties for players. With yellow cards being a warning and a red card being a ban and then a ban in football, Clijsters suggested that even the idea could be implemented, with the chair referees dealing them.
Stefanos Tsitsipas caught once again getting coaching from his father, tweeted ‘Cheatsipas again’
