Craig Tiley confirms US Open will retain day and night match schedule

US Open chief Craig Tiley announced that the tournament will maintain its current format of two matches scheduled during the day and two at night for the 2027 season. The decision comes despite recent scrutiny surrounding late-night scheduling, highlighted by a quarter-final match between Ben Shelton and Carlos Alcaraz that concluded at 3:33 a.m. local time on Wednesday. While players have raised concerns regarding scheduling welfare and working conditions, Tiley stated that he sees no reason to alter the existing structure. Unlike other Grand Slam events such as Wimbledon or the French Open, which have introduced specific curfews or limitations on night sessions, the US Open continues to navigate the logistical challenges of accommodating fans arriving after work. Tiley noted that while late finishes remain a topic of conversation, he has not received viable alternatives that address the needs of tournament organizers and spectators.