Rafael Nadal`s uncle and his longtime mentor, Tony Nadal, spoke sharply against the ATP`s decision to put a clock on the court to detect compliance with the rule for 25 seconds before serving. 'We recall that this introduction will be used in the US Open series that officially kicked off this week with the Atlanta tournament as well as the last season`s Grand Slam tournament in New York.'
'I think this is a bad decision, Tony Nadal is categorical. I think the 25-second is right for the less intelligent. If you think it`s better to have 24 shooes than 2, then you need more time (to recover from the game via tennis predictions and prepare for serving). But if you want a match you do not think is OK then!', said Tony Nadal, 57, quoted by Express.
Since the start of the year, Tony Nadal has not been traveling with Rafael on tournaments, but he`s still maintaining warm relationships.
'It was special, all these years, to be with him in Australia, New York, Paris. Now my relationship with him is like a uncle, not a coach. When he conquers his congratulations, when he lost a match tell him something different!', added Tony Nadal.
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