Overview

• At a Shanghai press conference, Novak Djokovic said players are "not united enough" and urged top names to "sit down, roll up their sleeves" to push calendar reforms.
• He reiterated his long-held opposition to extending Masters 1000 event durations, arguing the longer windows reduce recovery time and are not good for most players.
• Scrutiny of the schedule has grown after world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Shanghai Masters to rest and multiple retirements and injuries were reported at the China Open.
• The PTPA, co-founded by Djokovic, has filed a U.S. antitrust case against the ATP and WTA and is seeking to add Tennis Australia, the All England Club, the French Tennis Federation and the USTA as defendants.
• Offering a contrasting view, Jannik Sinner said scheduling is a personal choice and that players can opt to rest or practice rather than enter tournaments.