‘Sad to see’: Tennis stars Taylor Fritz, Denis Shapovalov slam new off-court coaching rule
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) will allow off-court coaching starting January 1, 2025. The decision, made after trials in 2023, aims to enhance fairness and entertainment. While players and coaches welcome the change, some like Taylor Fritz and Denis Shapovalov criticize it, fearing it undermines tennis’s individual strategic aspect.