@nypostsports: Alexander Zverev’s bouncing grew old on Ben Shelton too. Throughout the US Open, the top-seeded men’s singles player bounced the tennis ball numerous times before serving — both first and second serves — which left opponents guessing on when to set their feet and be ready to return. The discussion around it grew throughout the two-week hard court slam and after Shelton fell to the German in the men’s final 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2 at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday, the young American suggested a rule be made. Read more at the link in our bio. 📸: Charles Wenzelberg, Jason Szenes, REUTERS, IMAGN, AP, Getty

CBH The Lord :

Ten percent of his on-court time is bouncing the ball...?

Max74435❌ :

Wow these people just can’t cannot ever admit fault

it’s abby!!! :

If you know tennis then you know that wasting time like this & throwing off the rhythm is a strategy. It’s looked down upon bc it’s a stupid mind game. It’s not like a quirk or anything, he’s doing it on purpose

Retinahu :

Nadal was far worse and no one had the balls to say anything about it whys everyone attacking my guy 💀

WetFartShart :

Everyone is blinded by their hate for Ben Shelton that was unwatchable at times he can be unlikeable and right 😂

Modern—cc78 :

The bouncing 13-17 times was obnoxious

reese_will :

It’s boring I admit, but the timing makes him sound bitter. It doesn’t effect play.

Bertoboylan369 :

thats excessive

roozbleesb :

He beat Shelton handily. Wasn’t close. 3 sets to 1 with 2 sets at 2 & 3. When Ben can come close to winning against him maybe come at it that way. In this case, has ZERO to do with what happened

zavalalamusic :

It’s fair anyways if he doesn’t go over the time lol

bgmoyston :

He could have bounced the ball 5 times per serve.. The result would still be the same… Trust.

noneofyourbusiness :

There is a time they do have a time it’s already a rule

101jumper :

There is a time limit rule in effect now, if the umpire doesn't call it, don't blame the players.

sues.favorite.finds :

If your opponent is bouncing the ball for 10 seconds on each serve, then the only acceptable reaction is to bounce it for 20 seconds on your serves.

Vaca :

It’s psychological. Be ready or dont play

Hotter in Person :

I love passive aggressive statistics 😂

Silva :

I agree, but I hope he’s not making excuses as to why he lost. Got straight dismantled.

feo :

it's called a serve clock

Jeremiah Johnsen :

“I lost so let’s make rules so it would be easier for me to win next time”.

jayd1zzlee :

bowlinguy :

they need to find a way to shorten the whole game

David Mcpherson379 :

Isn’t it all mental at the top?

florri :

Sour grapes!!!

Ppat696969 :

Pitch clock coming in hot

papishwaz :

He did way less in the finals cuz he knew