The verdict on Red Bull’s Bassline

It’s the competition that claims to showcase a new side of tennis. But exactly what is Red Bull’s Bassline event? And was its debut a success at Melbourne Park?

How does it work?

This exhibition aims to be an “innovative format” which allows players and fans to “experience tennis like never before”.

Holger Rune of Denmark took home the Red Bull Bassline trophy. Credit: Getty Images

The rules are different to a traditional match. Six players are split into two teams and compete in a knockout-based tournament, where all the games are tie-breaks. There are no umpires – leaving players to settle disputes among themselves.

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