'It's Too Much': Alcaraz Demands End to Late-Night Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz and Andre Agassi say a firm cutoff would protect players after a record-late 3:33 a.m. finish at the US Open.
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'It's too much': Alcaraz demands end to late-night tennis
Carlos Alcaraz and Andre Agassi are advocating for significant changes to Grand Slam scheduling, particularly to avoid late-night finishes that impact player welfare and fan attendance. Alcaraz's US Open campaign ended in a 3:33 a.m. finish, prompting his call for matches to conclude by 11 p.m. Agassi supports guaranteed downtime for players, highlighting a broader push for improved working conditions in professional tennis.
Asked about the hours lived in this last US Open 2026, the Murcian pointed in the only possible direction. Something must be done with the Grand Slams, but so we cannot continue.
Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz has called on organizers to end Grand Slam matches no later than 11 p.m. The world number three told reporters in London ahead of the Laver Cup.
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