Nadal explains why slams needs to be played with best of 5 format

News making headlines reveal that grand slam matches might soon undergo a big change. Already the speculations have sparked heated discussions between those in favor of the change and those opposing it.

The anticipated change has not been taken in well with some tennis players and Nadal is one of those who have openly and confidentially opposed the possible change. The tennis player does not see the essence of effecting any change. He has gone to the extent of urging officials to reject the impending change. To him, he feels that the change will destroy the exciting tennis game.

Nadal against the looming grand slam big change?

Nadal argues that the current best of 5 format is better than the proposed best of 3 format. He believes that the current format makes the game more interesting, and full of drama. But does everyone support his argument? Maybe someone has a second thought. Critics do not approve of his sentiment; they believe the best of 5 format is exhausting and has poor quality. So, maybe changing this ‘tiresome’ format will benefit tennis players and will also make Grand slam matches more interesting. Is that really the case?

Speaking after his latest US Open win over Medvedev, Nadal explained why the best of 5 format is important. Despite being long, it adds meaning to what Grand Slam match stands for. The format makes every major match memorable. That is why every tennis player dream of winning the Grand Slam title. So, to ensure that the title remains relevant no change should be imposed on the major’ format. In fact, there should be no conversation or discussion about making any change.

What did Nadal’s Latest Grand Slam win mean to him?

After his latest win, Rafael Nadal has appeared to be closing in on Novak Djokovic in terms of rankings. Currently, the Serbian is still nursing his shoulder injury. Perhaps the Spanish will surpass him pretty soon. However, it does not seem that it will be a walk in the park for the Spanish tennis player. Nadal needs to seize every opportunity that comes around now that Djokovic is out injured.

Nadal is really determined to one day be number one again. However, this time round he is being cautious. He does not want to do anything crazy to become number one. In that spirit, he is choosing to oppose the proposed change. For him, he believes in fairness and hard work, attributes which give meaning to winning the Grand Slam title.

Rafael Nadal’s ranking and performance in 2019

Ranked no.2, Rafael played his last match on the 8^th of September when he beat Daniil Medvedev 7-5 6-3 5-7 4-6 6-4 in the final in U.S. Open to win his 84^th career title.

This year the Spaniard has a 47-6 win-loss record. Rafael conquered 4 titles in 2019 in Rome, at the French Open, in Montreal and at the U.S. Open. Nadal was the finalist at the Australian Open.