Sam Querrey and Andy Roddick debate US Open match scheduling solutions

Current US Open scheduling practices regarding late-night matches have drawn criticism from former players following a record-breaking finish. The quarter-final match between Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton concluded at 3:33 a.m. local time, sparking debate over whether the tournament should modify its scheduling. Andy Roddick suggested moving matches away from Arthur Ashe Stadium to Louis Armstrong Stadium to prevent such late finishes. Sam Querrey rejected this proposal, arguing that fans who pay high prices for Arthur Ashe seats would be unfairly impacted. While Querrey and John Isner acknowledged that finishing in the early morning is problematic, they expressed difficulty in identifying a viable alternative given the unpredictable nature of match durations. Isner suggested that starting evening sessions at 6:00 p.m. might offer a more sensible approach to managing the daily slate.

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