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Djokovic Proposes Best-of-Five, Four-Game Sets at Slams

9/7/2026

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Novak Djokovic proposed Grand Slam matches be played as best-of-five four-game sets and eliminate the advantage rule at deuce.
John McEnroe backed the idea, citing shorter audience attention spans, despite its conflict with Djokovic’s endurance-based career.
John McEnroe suggested a match tie-break at two sets all instead of a full fifth set.
Novak Djokovic, 39, lost in the US Open first round on Monday after disclosing a health problem.

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Novak Djokovic proposed Grand Slam matches be played as best-of-five four-game sets and eliminate the advantage rule at deuce.
John McEnroe backed the idea, citing shorter audience attention spans, despite its conflict with Djokovic’s endurance-based career.
John McEnroe suggested a match tie-break at two sets all instead of a full fifth set.
Novak Djokovic, 39, lost in the US Open first round on Monday after disclosing a health problem.