Alcaraz calls for end to late-night finishes at Grand Slams
The Spaniard urged organisers to finish play by 11pm after his US Open title defence ended in a gruelling 3.33am finish earlier this month.
Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz has called for an end to late-night matches at Grand Slam tournaments, advocating for a maximum finish time of 11pm. Alcaraz made his remarks in London ahead of the Laver Cup, following his US Open title defence that concluded with a late-night finish involving Ben Shelton. Three matches at the US Open ended after 2am during the tournament's opening week, with Venus Williams involved in the latest-starting clash that began at 12.13am.
Alcaraz believes that if the schedule allowed for earlier finishes, the courts could have been more crowded. The US Tennis Association has stated they will evaluate scheduling options in the future, although they did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Other Grand Slams, including Wimbledon and the French Open, have already taken measures to limit night sessions.
The issue has gained attention as part of a pushback by top players over working conditions and a packed competitive calendar.
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