Kim Clijsters disagrees with Novak Djokovic's proposed scoring changes in tennis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 12:09 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Novak Djokovic has suggested a radical overhaul of tennis scoring rules, proposing sets to be played to four games and eliminating tiebreakers. Former US Open champion Kim Clijsters has publicly disagreed with Djokovic, emphasizing the value of long, competitive matches in tennis. During a recent podcast appearance, Clijsters expressed that such matches create memorable moments in the sport's history and contribute to its appeal. She identified as 'old school' and does not support significant changes to the game's format. The debate reflects broader discussions within tennis about how to evolve the sport while maintaining its core characteristics.
- •Novak Djokovic advocates for sets to be played to four games.
- •Djokovic aims to make tennis matches shorter and more entertaining.
- •Kim Clijsters values long matches and the competitive spirit they foster.
- •Clijsters has won the Australian Open and US Open and held the World No. 1 ranking.
- •The debate on scoring changes reflects differing views on tennis tradition.
- 12:09 PMYahoo Sports — Former US Open champ completely disagrees with Novak Djokovic on radical rule-change suggestion
"Novak Djokovic has called for a drastic overhaul of scoring rules in tennis, and a former World No. 1 doesn’t agree with him at all.
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