Bring back the full third set!
We the undersigned are asking the USTA-NORCAL board to reinstate the third set for all regular season league matches. continue reading »
"USTA #919460154 -- Norcal Section Tennis is as much about conditioning as it is skill and technique. Eliminating the 3rd set rewards those who are better mental players and punishes those who are better athletes. "
"Re-instate the third set. It is a physical game. Not doing so will take away from the game."
"I have not yet spoken to one person who is in favor of the third set tie break!!!!"
"A third set is fairer for all."
"I am not in favor of a tie break in lieu of the third set. In my opinion, it is not a viable option. If teams split sets, they deserve to play a third set, period. From USTA # 11804808."
"I feel that it is not a true and fair match without the opportunity of a full third set. My USTA# 920155929"
"As Capt. of the 3.5 W`s Sr. Team from Rengstorff Park, I have already gotten feedback from my teammates as well as teammates from another team we recently played in the Lower Pen. League. We want the 3rd. set re-installed. For the dues monies we pay and t"
"Bring back the 3rd set!"
"Do not like tie breaker in lieu of third set....usta # 919320398"
"i agree to reinstate the third set."
"I like to think of us as playing tennis as the rules were written. We are NOT World Team Tennis or any other rinky-dink league."
"USTA number 919874777 I think it was obominable that you made this kind of a change without all the members voting on it. Nothing like paying more and getting less!I have never heard of anyone complaining about having to play too long a match. This is "
"919666278"
"USTA member"
"USTA Number 922026573"
"USTA number 920181562 "
"Reinstate 3rd Set"
"Please reinstate the third set for USTA matches. USTA #11836086"
"921364318"
"USTA #920178338"
"11806009"
"USTA #919877042"
"I feel so strongly about the 3rd set, I am considering abandoning league play altogether. "
"bring back the 3rd FULL set"
"Fitness is a component of winning tennis. The 10-point tiebreaker in lieu of a third set takes away the advantage of being the fitter team. Also, a third set gives a true indication of the superior team. A set to 10 points does not. "