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McEnroe advocates for tennis schedule changes amid player injuries

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 10:18 AM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

McEnroe advocates for tennis schedule changes amid player injuries

Summary

John McEnroe has called for modifications to the ATP schedule to help reduce injuries affecting top players. Major stars such as world number one Jannik Sinner will miss the upcoming China Open due to ongoing knee issues, and Carlos Alcaraz has been sidelined from the French Open and Wimbledon owing to a wrist injury. McEnroe indicated that the current mandatory tournament structure could be reconsidered to allow players more flexibility in their schedules. This discussion occurs as both McEnroe and Alcaraz participate in the Laver Cup in London this weekend.

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Status Watch

•Jannik Sinner will miss the China Open due to a knee injury.
•Carlos Alcaraz has missed major tournaments this year with injuries.
•McEnroe suggests allowing players to set their own schedules.
•The debate continues over late-night match scheduling practices.
•McEnroe and Alcaraz are attending the Laver Cup in London.

Latest Updates

10:18 AMYahoo Sports — McEnroe calls for changes to schedule as injuries affect top stars

What they're saying

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John McEnroe believes players should be able to set their own schedules to help reduce injury absences at the top level of tennis. World number one Jannik Sinner announced on Friday that he will not be able to return from a knee injury as planned at the China Open next week, having not played since Wimbledon.
— Yahoo Sports

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