Coco Gauff’s former coach slams ‘ridiculous’ tennis rule after complaints from Alex de Minaur

Alex de Minaur has been the latest player to suggest there should be a shot clock between first and second serves in tennis. The debate intensified at the US Open as it was revealed that Alexander Zverev bounced the ball between first and second serves over 12,000 times. Speaking at the Shanghai Masters, the Australian said: “I’m in favor of a shot clock between the first and second serve. That would prevent players from taking too much time” “I’ve been saying it for a long time: personally, I’d only allow a single ball toss.