The Late Night Tennis Show: A Reality Check for the US Open Schedule The recent round of matches at the US Open, including Venus Williams' straight sets defeat to Sofia Kenin, has highlighted the scheduling challenges facing professional tennis.
While late night matches may thrill fans, they pose significant practical and physical demands on players. Williams' first round match past midnight was a stark reminder of the US Open's notorious scheduling quirks.
As she noted, "I just don't know any other sport where you have to start that late.