French Open's late matches dilemma: tired players and sleep-deprived fans

The French Open organisers moved an unfinished match between Zizou Bergs and Grigor Dimitrov to Court Philippe-Chatrier before Novak Djokovic's match. Djokovic's match ended at 3.07am, the latest finish in French Open history. Matches have finished late in other tournaments too, like at the Australian Open and the Mexican Open. Players have expressed concerns about late match times affecting their health and schedules. Players have criticized the French Tennis Federation for not scheduling any women's matches in the night session. Players try to avoid playing late matches. Scheduling committees at tournaments need to be more flexible and set clear limits on match start times. The ATP and WTA tours have introduced new rules to address late match issues. Professional tennis can be unpredictable, with matches sometimes finishing early in the morning. Players and fans find it challenging to get enough rest during Grand Slam tournaments. Some players suggest implementing curfews like at Wimbledon, while others believe it's not practical for TV or player preferences. The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) aims to address the late-night match issue. Players are concerned about their health and representation in the sport. Discussions are ongoing to find solutions to improve match scheduling and player well-being.