Agassi and Roddick go on at night almost every match early at the Open-It's as sure as the sun rising.
Their fans are happy, TV is happy.
But I'll tell you this- night matches are bad for Agassi-Roddick.
It sets them up to lose when these vampires finally see the light of day.
A fan wrote of night matches, "It conserves energy." That's true, but it's like preparing for the hottest conditions by playing in air conditioning.
The MOST important men's matches (the semis and finals) will be played during the day.
If I were Agassi or Roddick I'd say no at some point to constant night play. It's cost Agassi in the past, and it could hurt Roddick here at the Open this year.
This is less of issue for the ladies. Their final will be under the lights.
Their fans are happy, TV is happy.
But I'll tell you this- night matches are bad for Agassi-Roddick.
It sets them up to lose when these vampires finally see the light of day.
A fan wrote of night matches, "It conserves energy." That's true, but it's like preparing for the hottest conditions by playing in air conditioning.
The MOST important men's matches (the semis and finals) will be played during the day.
If I were Agassi or Roddick I'd say no at some point to constant night play. It's cost Agassi in the past, and it could hurt Roddick here at the Open this year.
This is less of issue for the ladies. Their final will be under the lights.