Elena Rybakina calls for changes to Olympic tennis schedule
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Elena Rybakina has urged sporting governing bodies to reconsider the scheduling of the 2028 Olympic tennis event, which is set to begin just three days after the Wimbledon men’s final on July 16. This overlap raises concerns for players needing to transition from grass to hard courts with minimal time for travel and adaptation. Rybakina described the situation as 'crazy' and expressed hope for more convenience in the future arrangements. The tennis competition at the LA28 Olympics is scheduled to take place between July 19 and July 28.
- •2028 Olympic tennis starts July 19, 2028.
- •Wimbledon men's final takes place July 16, 2028.
- •Rybakina advocates for a more convenient schedule for players.
- •Transition from grass to hard courts poses challenges for athletes.
- 9:30 PMThe Guardian Sport — Elena Rybakina leads call for changes to 2028 calendar after schedule chaos
"Olympic tennis event begins three days after Wimbledon Rybakina: ‘It’s crazy … hopefully something will change’ Elena Rybakina says she hopes the sporting governing bodies will consider making changes to ensure things are “more convenient” for players after the revelation that the tennis competition at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles will begin just three days after Wimbledon ends. The LA28 Olympics announced last month that the tennis event will take place between 19 and 28 July. With the Wimbledon 2028 men’s final on 16 July, the best performersat the tournament will have minimal time to fly to a different continent and adapt from grass to hard courts. Continue reading...
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