Overview

• Novak Djokovic criticized the expanded Masters 1000 format, saying the longer events make the season feel like “12 Slams a year.”
• He explained he skipped Cincinnati to spend time with his family and said he no longer prioritizes the calendar or ranking, focusing chiefly on Grand Slams.
• Djokovic urged top players to attend meetings to negotiate calendar changes, arguing many complain about the schedule without engaging in governance.
• Jannik Sinner said a virus forced his Cincinnati final retirement, reported that he has recovered, and expects to be fully fit within two days after resuming training in New York.
• Sinner will defend his US Open title and 2,000 points against a close challenge from Carlos Alcaraz, with his first match scheduled against Vit Kopriva.