All articles tagged with #late night matches
US Open 2026 semifinals see Ben Shelton and Alexander Zverev battle fatigue after a string of late-night finishes (Shelton’s 3:34am win over Alcaraz and Zverev’s 1am starts), prompting questions about fairness and calls for changes such as earlier night sessions or shorter match formats as they prepare for Friday’s matches against Frances Tiafoe and Karen Khachanov.
Daniil Medvedev's late-night match at the Australian Open highlights the ongoing issue of late-night finishes in tennis tournaments, impacting players' health and recovery. Despite efforts to address the problem, including new rules to prohibit matches from starting after 11pm, the four major tournaments are not required to follow these regulations. The late-night matches not only affect players but also have negative consequences for fans, ball kids, and event employees. Tennis Australia made some adjustments to the tournament schedule to avoid late-night starts and finishes, but unforeseen circumstances led to a late start and finish for Medvedev's match.