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Tennis Stars Debate Best-of-Three Format Ahead of 2027

2/10/2026

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Coco Gauff, an American tennis player, said she prefers the current best-of-three format for Grand Slams, arguing five-set matches could become excessively long.
Iga Swiatek, a Polish tennis player, acknowledged that longer matches could benefit her endurance but warned they might affect match quality and scheduling.
Gauff also urged consistency in tournament rules.
The debate is ongoing as the tennis community considers implications ahead of the 2027 Australian Open.

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Coco Gauff, an American tennis player, said she prefers the current best-of-three format for Grand Slams, arguing five-set matches could become excessively long.
Iga Swiatek, a Polish tennis player, acknowledged that longer matches could benefit her endurance but warned they might affect match quality and scheduling.
Gauff also urged consistency in tournament rules.
The debate is ongoing as the tennis community considers implications ahead of the 2027 Australian Open.