Madrid Masters 1000

New ideas for doubles are to be trialled in Madrid. To make doubles more interesting for fans, players and also tournaments.

Aim to make doubles a more sellable product. It's in everybody's best interest not to let the doubles game disappear.

Ross Hutchins representing ATP wants to encourage more doubles play.

• 32 Draw doubles
• More high-ranked singles players competing against doubles specialists - more courtside reporting
• Schedule over 5 days (Tuesday - Saturday) during week 2 of the tournament, simpler and more concise organising for players and fans.
• Reduced shot clock - to accelerate the pace of play and minimise downtime during matches. The time between points, is 15 seconds following rallies shorter than 4 shots. Four or greater, 25 seconds.
• Quicker changeovers - fewer sit-downs to keep the fast pace of play & more interesting for spectators.
• Free spectator movement in the court arena during play - better for spectator convenience.