Latest Finish Puts US Open Scheduling Under Harsh Spotlight Again

U.S. Open organizers facing fresh scrutiny over late-night finishes

The tension between spectacle and scheduling was laid bare again on Tuesday after a string of marathon contests pushed play deep into the early hours of Wednesday.

US Open's late finishes raise scheduling concerns

The US Open faces criticism over late finishes as organisers weigh scheduling changes amid player welfare and fan experience concerns. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Latest finish puts US Open scheduling under harsh spotlight again

'Not normal' US Open scheduling under-fire after late-night finishes

Shelton's 4hr 28min quarter-final defeat of Alcaraz wrapped up at 3:34 am on Wednesday -- the latest finish in the 145-year history of the US Open. While late-night finishes at Flushing Meadows are nothing new -- in 2022 Alcaraz himself battled Jannik Sinner until 2.50 am in the previous latest finish -- this year's tournament has reached new levels. So far there have been four finishes which stretched past 2:00 am, while other sessions have see…