Carlos Alcaraz has expressed frustration over the late-night scheduling at the U.S. Open following his quarterfinal match against Ben Shelton, which concluded at 3:33 a.m. earlier this month. This match, which Alcaraz lost, was the latest finish in U.S. Open history.
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In a press meeting in London, Alcaraz called on tennis organizations to address the scheduling issues that lead to such late finishes. He highlighted that matches should be wrapped up before 11 p.m. to avoid taxing players unduly. The issue is not limited to his match; earlier in the tournament, Venus Williams’ first-round match also finished around 2 a.m.
Alcaraz's comments reflect concerns shared by other players, including John McEnroe, who has called for changes due to the physical toll that late finishes can take on athletes.
Despite these scheduling issues, Alcaraz is focused on his recovery and performance, continuing his participation in upcoming events like the Laver Cup where he aims to manage his workload more carefully.