Jan-Michael Gambill criticizes McEnroe's proposed tennis rule change

John McEnroe's suggestion to replace the fifth set with a match tie-break in Grand Slam matches has drawn criticism from former top 20 player Jan-Michael Gambill. This proposal comes amidst discussions on the future of best-of-five set tennis, particularly following the late finish of matches at the recent US Open. Gambill called the idea a 'joke', arguing that it undermines the challenges athletes face in five-set matches. He proposed alternative solutions to avoid late finishes, including an earlier start time for night sessions or implementing a curfew similar to that at Wimbledon. The debate about the best-of-five set format is likely to continue heading into the Australian Open next year.

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