Friday, 19 October 2018

Serena Williams' coach advocates change in rules after US Open controversy

  • Patrick Mouratoglou says in-match coaching would help tennis
  • Williams was given violation for being coached at US Open

Serena Williams’ coach says in-match coaching should be allowed in tennis to help the sport’s popularity.

Patrick Mouratoglou, who admitted he used hand signals to try to help Williams during her controversial loss in this year’s US Open final, posted a statement to Twitter on Thursday saying that coaching would let “viewers enjoy it as a show” and “ensure that it remains pivotal in the sport.” Mouratoglou also pointed out that other non-team sports such as boxing and golf permit athletes to consult someone during competition.

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