Wimbledon ace Rune tears into 'actually actually boring' tennis rule and splits followers

"I keep trying to like this kid but he makes it so damn hard," wrote @Gerobsi on Twitter. Another social media person @geritur was barely extra swayed, nevertheless. “I’m divided - it works well in doubles on the Tour,” they tweeted. “It would also shorten the matches, and avoid all the late night/early am finishes. Maybe it could work?”

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Meanwhile, @TheTennisLetter added: "I have to say I disagree with this one. One of the true tests in tennis is about who can get over the line and win two points in a row when it's deuce to get the game. And also, ad scoring really makes you have to earn a break of serve."

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While no-advantage is frequent in junior tournaments, @Charles68548294 steered Wimbledon might use the rule change to its benefit after many video games within the first week have been delayed because of rain: “Wimbledon can adopt his suggestion immediately to keep up with the schedule.”

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