Alcaraz supports the end of all Grand Slam games: 'Midnight is already too late'
Carlos Alcaraz called for the end of late-night Grand Slam matches, after his elimination by Ben Shelton at the US Open, which ended after 3:30 in the morning.
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What happened ?
Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz has publicly announced the end of matches in Grand Slam tournaments that last until late at night. The announcement came weeks after an elimination scored by Spain: a defeat for American Ben Shelton in the US Open, which ended just after 3:30 am local time in New York City.
Disposal for charging
Alcaraz and Shelton fought a duel that dragged on until the final ball came after 3:30 in the morning, which is rare even at night events in other sports but has become commonplace in our majors.
For those who follow tennis, the scenario is not new: central squares with three game sessions a day, plus five sets without tie-breaks in some tournaments, push night matches to extreme times.
Why does the fala do Alcaraz weigh
A cobrança gained force precisely because of one of the main names in the circuit and multiple champion of Grand Slam. When a player do peso de Alcaraz speaks, o tema volta ao debate between organizadores, atletas e imprensa especializada, that we discuss mudanças de formato como reduzir as sessões nocturnas or antecipar os horários de início our four majors.
It should be remembered that the tennis calendar is a subject of considerable debate: long seasons, constant travel and increasingly physical games.
Where the discussion is now
For the time being, Alcaraz's speech serves as public pressure: there is no official announcement of a change in regulation by two organizers. The episode against Shelton, which closed after 3:30 p.m., continues to be an example cited when discussing until what hour it makes sense to keep the public and athletes on court.
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Source: UOL Esporte
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