HOWARD FENDRICH
Associated Press
PARIS — Iga Swiatek provided a simple explanation for why she requested that the French Open avoid scheduling her during night sessions, which often end past midnight.
“I just like,” the No. 1-ranked player explained, “to sleep normally.”
Getting enough rest is challenging in Grand Slam tennis, for both the players and the viewers. There is a consensus among current players, ex-players, and officials that playing late into the night is not ideal, yet it continues to happen.
The most recent instance was defending champion Novak Djokovic’s late-night victory at Roland Garros, which ended in the early hours of the morning.
This situation is not beneficial for anyone involved, including players, fans, stadium workers, and officials. The biggest issue is the lack of agreement on how to address the problem.
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