On Tuesday the 2nd edition of the NextGen ATP Final will take place in Milan. Here the key rules.
1- Groups
There will be 2 groups of 4 players that will be played following a round robin format. The best 2 players of each group will access the semifinals.
2- Match format
The matches will be played as follow: First to Four games sets (tiebreak at 3-All), Best of Five sets, with No-Ad scoring.
3- 4 Minutes Warm-up
The match will commence after just 4 minutes from when the 2nd player steps on court.
4- Shot Clock
A Shot clock will be used to pace the event. Therefore it will be used not only to enforce the 25-seconds rule but also for the warm-up, set breaks, medical time-out etc.
5- No-let Rule
This means that the point is played even if the serve touches the let cord.
6- Medical Time-Out
There could be a maximum 1 medical timeout per match.
7- Player Coaching
Player coaching will be allowed, but the coach will not be able to go on-court.
8- Towel Rack
The players will use a rack for their towel and not the ballboys
9- Free Movement
A free movement policy is implemented with the exception of areas behind the baselines.
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— Next Gen ATP Finals (@nextgenfinals) November 4, 2018
