Overview

• Novak Djokovic said players are still not united enough and urged top names to invest time and energy to drive calendar reform.
• He reiterated opposition to extended Masters 1000 event durations, arguing longer formats squeeze rest days and hurt player welfare.
• Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Shanghai Masters citing the need to rest after physical issues in Tokyo, and Beijing saw multiple retirements and withdrawals.
• Grand Slam champions Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek criticized the workload this week, highlighting concerns over mandatory events and a near year‑round season.
• Djokovic’s comments come as the PTPA pursues an antitrust case against the ATP and WTA and has sought to add the four Grand Slam organizers as defendants.