John McEnroe calls for immediate removal of on-court warmups

Tennis legend John McEnroe is calling for changes to professional tennis rules, specifically advocating for the immediate abolition of on-court warmups. McEnroe argues that players are already sufficiently warmed up before entering the court and that current warmup procedures contribute to excessively long match durations, which can discourage television viewers.

Former British player Kyle Edmund has expressed support for this view, suggesting that players should complete their preparations on practice courts so matches can begin immediately. Conversely, Spanish player Carlos Alcaraz has previously argued that current warmup periods are too short, noting that a single minute does not allow for adequate preparation.