Overview

• Alejandro Davidovich Fokina posted on Instagram that his match was scheduled for 11 a.m., an hour before all other third-round matches at 12:30.
• He argued that staying an hour away from the venue and pre-sold tickets and TV rights made rescheduling impossible.
• Daniel Evans answered via Instagram Stories, calling the grievance “patetico” and urging him to “wake up and play.”
• The exchange highlights growing tensions between players and the ATP over match timings and tour logistics.
• The spat adds to scrutiny of the Toronto Masters’ prestige following withdrawals by stars such as Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic.