Interesting quote here:
http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.c...act_id=1597329
"We find very limited evidence that the AR has had any systematic beneficial effect on players’ career longevity or success. Our results suggest that sport governing bodies should (re-)evaluate the efficacy and necessity of “one size fits all” age eligibility rules."
The best off all-time turned pro and succeeded very early in the woman's game - Seles, Graf, Williams, Everett and all the greats.
Has tennis produced a once in a generation player since?
Thoughts on how the rule helped - hindered development?
http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.c...act_id=1597329
"We find very limited evidence that the AR has had any systematic beneficial effect on players’ career longevity or success. Our results suggest that sport governing bodies should (re-)evaluate the efficacy and necessity of “one size fits all” age eligibility rules."
The best off all-time turned pro and succeeded very early in the woman's game - Seles, Graf, Williams, Everett and all the greats.
Has tennis produced a once in a generation player since?
Thoughts on how the rule helped - hindered development?