Tennis fans advocate for U.S. Open curfew following late-night match finish

Tennis fans are calling for the U.S. Open to implement a mandatory curfew following a quarterfinal match between Ben Shelton and Carlos Alcaraz that finished at 3:40 a.m. ET on Wednesday. Supporters are suggesting a model similar to Wimbledon, which utilizes an 11 p.m. curfew to suspend play until the following day. Critics of the current scheduling policy cite concerns regarding player health, the well-being of tournament staff, and the experience of attendees remaining in the stadium. Alternative suggestions from the public include starting match sessions earlier or moving high-profile contests to Louis Armstrong Stadium. Tournament organizers have not yet announced plans to adopt these measures, despite the public criticism regarding the scheduling of late-night competition. The debate reached a peak following the conclusion of the Shelton-Alcaraz quarterfinal, which concluded in the early hours of the morning.

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