Carlos Alcaraz calls for scheduling changes after late US Open match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 8:01 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Carlos Alcaraz expressed his concerns about US Open scheduling after his quarterfinal match against Ben Shelton ended at 3:33 AM, setting a new record for the latest finish in the tournament's history. Alcaraz argued that matches should conclude by 11 PM to ensure player recovery and accommodate fans. His quarterfinal match was preceded by Venus Williams' late evening match, which finished around 2 AM. Alcaraz's next competition is the Laver Cup, starting September 25 in London, where he will represent Team Europe alongside other top players.
- •Alcaraz's match against Shelton ended at 3:33 AM
- •Previous record was 2:50 AM from 2022
- •He advocates for matches to end by 11 PM
- •Alcaraz will compete in the Laver Cup starting September 25
- •Team Europe features Alcaraz, Zverev, and Ruud among others
- 8:01 AMYahoo Sports — “It’s Too Much”- Carlos Alcaraz Demands Change After US Open Controversy
"The US Open has a serious scheduling problem. Venus Williams’ first-round match finished around 2 AM, while Carlos Alcaraz’s quarterfinal against Ben Shelton stretched until 3:33 AM.
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