No Quick Fixes Coming for US Open’s Late Nights

The ongoing controversy surrounding the late-night matches at the U.S. Open and Australian Open has yet to see any quick solutions proposed by the governing bodies. While the French Open has implemented a one-match-per-evening session, this approach has sparked controversy due to the lack of balance between men and women's matches.

There is currently no official push from any team to address this issue. Wimbledon, on the other hand, enforces an 11 p.m. curfew due to its residential neighborhood rules, but other tournaments are not considering this option. Tennis journalist Ben Rothenberg has suggested adopting best-of-three sets instead of best-of-five, but this proposal has faced criticism from purists.

The recent match between Ben Shelton and Carlos Alcaraz, which ended at 3:33 a.m., has reignited the discussion, with many journalists and players expressing frustration about the late-night finishes. The current scheduling issues at the U.S. Open may be due to a few matches scheduled after 11:30 a.m. ending late into the night, a situation that has led to a need for a solution that will not satisfy everyone.