WTA allows on-court coaching
2008-09-03 19:53
New York - The coaches of women's tennis players will be able to visit them on the court during matches starting next year on the WTA Tour.
The Tour's board approved the long-discussed change last week, and the decision was announced on Wednesday during the US Open.
WTA Tour chief executive Larry Scott says the main motivation was for television, because fans enjoy gaining insight into the sport. Coaches must agree to wear microphones to have on-court access to players.
Coaches will be allowed one visit per set. They also will be able to come on court when an opponent is taking a medical break.
- SAPA