US Open's New Policy Fails to Prevent Late-Night Matches

Despite efforts to curb late finishes, matches at the US Open continue to end in the early hours, affecting players and fans.

Aryna Sabalenka's match against Ekaterina Alexandrova started at 12:07 a.m., the latest in US Open history.
Alexander Zverev's match concluded at 2:35 a.m., nearly breaking the record for the latest finish.
Players express concerns over recovery and performance due to late-night schedules.
The new policy allows moving matches to different courts if they haven't started by 11:15 p.m., but its effectiveness is questioned.
Other major sports leagues avoid such late finishes, highlighting tennis's unique scheduling challenges.