Zverev says cutting Masters events to one week is an easy fix for crowded calendar
- Alexander Zverev suggests reducing Masters tournaments to one week to help players maintain fitness and manage their workload better.
- Top players like Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic withdrew from the Canadian Open to focus on health and workload management.
- The recent Canadian Open was missing three top players, including Carlos Alcaraz, due to injury, similar to the previous year.
- Since 2025, many ATP Masters 1000 events have been extended to around 12 days, a format criticized by players like Zverev due to its impact on player participation.
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Aug 13 (Reuters) - World number three Alexander Zverev said cutting Masters tournaments back to one week would help players maintain their fitness instead of having to manage their workload and be selective about which events they compete in. Jannik Sinner withdrew from the Canadian Open to prioritise his health after retaining his Wimbledon title, while 24-times Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic also skipped the U.S. Open tune-up to manage his w…
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