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Carlos Alcaraz Urges Grand Slam Tournaments to Eliminate Late Night Finishes

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Carlos Alcaraz wants major tennis tournaments to stop scheduling matches that finish in the early hours.

Tennis player Carlos Alcaraz has spoken out against matches ending in the early morning hours at major tournaments. His comments follow a late-night encounter at the US Open that concluded well past three in the morning. The athlete argues that such scheduling places an undue burden on competitors and support staff.

Carlos Alcaraz played in the latest-ever match conclusion recorded at the US Open tournament.
The contest involving Alcaraz and Ben Shelton finished at 3.33 in the morning.
The tennis competitor has urged tournament organisers to alter their scheduling practices.

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3.33 hrsUS Open finish time

Why it matters

Late-night finishes at major tennis tournaments have increasingly sparked debate among competitors, officials, and fans regarding player welfare and recovery times.

What outlets agree on

Carlos Alcaraz has called for an end to late-night finishes at Grand Slam tournaments following a match at the US Open that concluded in the early morning.

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