The ATP, the body that oversees the men’s tennis court, announced on Tuesday that it would allow this season, on a trial basis, communication between players and their coaches on the podium from July 11, including the US Open (August 29). September 11).
These exchanges: “Verbal և non-verbal” It is allowed only from some places of the stands, provided that the game is not interrupted, the opponent is not disturbed.
Oral exchanges between a player and his coach will only be possible when they are on the same side of the field – should be limited to words or short sentences, without dialogue, says the ATP. Gestures will still be allowed.
Coaches, on the other hand, are not allowed to communicate with their player if he leaves the pitch during the game, for whatever reason.
In case of abuses, fines and penalties are envisaged.
The WTA conducted a test to train from the stands in 2020.
The issue of communication between players և between their coaches’ is often raised in professional tennis, when some players accuse their opponents of receiving instructions when it is theoretically forbidden.
Source: Le Figaro
