The tennis world is undergoing unexpected swift change
as we come to terms with the carnage Down Under. The
exit of top seeds Andy Murray and Angelique Kerber after
the shock second round defeat of reigning Australian Open
champion Novak Djokovic in Melbourne has altered the tournament
draw with damning effect. It leaves a slew of upstarts
scrambling to cash in on the rare opportunity, while the departed
champions contemplate what went so horribly wrong.
Their situation underlines the plight of living under a constant
spotlight and the perils that come with it. After an age dominated
by the incredible consistency of Roger Federer, Rafael
Nadal, and Novak Djokovic, it seems the sport is set to enter
the realm of the uncertain as the tennis bosses mull changes to
shorten matches and make them more TV-friendly.
