2006 would also see a new format for the tournament with second round matches extended to the best of seven sets, as had been requested by numerous players down the years. The semi-finals were also extended to best of 11 sets and the final a best of 13 set affair.
2006 would also introduce a new format for the tournament, extending second round matches to best of seven sets as requested by many players over the years. The semi-finals were extended to best of 11 sets and the final became a best of 13 set match.