Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek, & Others Issue Strong Statement on Best-of-Five Format: “A Crazy Change”

Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek, & Others Issue Strong Statement on Best-of-Five Format: “A Crazy Change”

The possibility of women playing five-set matches at the 2027 Australian Open has ignited fresh debate after tournament director Craig Tiley proposed a best-of-five format from the quarterfinals onward. With the issue gaining momentum, Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek, and several WTA stars at the Qatar Open stepped forward to share their candid reactions. Before her match against Elisabetta Cocciaretto, Coco Gauff spoke at the pre-tournament press confe…

Swiatek, Gauff & Anisimova make feelings clear on five-set debate

Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and Amanda Anisimova have spoken about the prospect of the best-of-five set format being introduced for women's matches at Grand Slams.

Iga Swiatek Calls For Caution on Women Playing Five Sets at Grand Slam Tournaments

It has been just less than two weeks since Australian Open Chief Craig Tiley announced that the women’s singles might The post Iga Swiatek Calls For Caution on Women Playing Five Sets at Grand Slam Tournaments appeared first on FirstSportz.

Five-set rule divides players: Swiatek, Anisimova, Paolini and more weigh physical risks versus potential benefits

It has been less than two weeks since the end of the Australian Open, and debate has intensified over a potential rule change that would have female players compete in five-set matches. This was at least suggested by Australian Open Tournament Director Craig Tiley during the final days of the event....