Jannik Sinner has highlighted scheduling concerns at ATP tournaments, pointing to the strain of consecutive late-night matches. According to remarks captured on social media, the world No. 1 noted that finishing matches after 1:30 a.m. leaves insufficient time for eating and recovery treatment, even with a day's rest between contests.
Sinner's comments appear to reference a situation where another match—specifically between Jodar and Fonseca—ran late into the evening, affecting subsequent scheduling decisions. He acknowledged understanding why tournament organisers placed him on an earlier court slot the following day, given the previous night's late finish by another competitor.
The issue reflects broader ATP tour logistics, where multiple matches across courts and time zones can compress evening schedules. Players' recovery windows narrow when matches extend past midnight, potentially affecting performance and injury risk. Sinner's public remarks underscore growing player concern about balancing television scheduling and viewer convenience against athlete welfare and rest requirements.
The ATP has faced recurring feedback from players on scheduling practices in recent seasons, with fatigue and recovery time emerging as consistent talking points during tour events.
Sources
- r/tennis: Sinner on scheduling adjustments. Posted 2026-04-28.
Reported from public sources.