"Tennis is the only sport that does this" - David Law criticizes US Open's match timing, uses Carlos Alcaraz's 4R match as an example

The US Open's match scheduling has come under fire from British tennis commentator David Law, who used Carlos Alcaraz's fourth-round match against Marin Cilic as an example.Alcaraz defeated Cilic in five sets with a 2.30 am local time finish to guarantee that a new male Grand Slam champion would be crowned at the 2022 US Open on Sunday. The Spaniard won 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in nearly four hours to progress to the quarterfinals.José Morgado@josemorgadoCarlos Alcaraz changed his return position mid 3rd set, breaks to take it vs. 2014 champ Marin Cilic.Up 6-4, 3-6, 6-4. Huge moment.#USOpen20427Carlos Alcaraz changed his return position mid 3rd set, breaks to take it vs. 2014 champ Marin Cilic.Up 6-4, 3-6, 6-4. Huge moment.#USOpen https://t.co/qMf4mIbookBut David Law turned to Twitter to criticize the US Open's match schedule in light of Alcaraz's match timing and hectic itinerary following the match, which included attending a press conference. According to the Brit, tennis is the only sport that engages in this behavior, which he believes needs to end right away.&quot;Carlos Alcaraz won his match against Marin Cilic at 2.24am. He came to a press conference at 3am. After eating, warming down and any treatment, probably gets to bed about 6am. Tennis is the only sport that does this. It should actively try to find a way to stop doing it,&quot; Law tweeted.David Law@DavidLawTennisCarlos Alcaraz won his match against Marin Cilic at 2.24am. He came to a press conference at 3am. After eating, warming down and any treatment, probably gets to bed about 6am. Tennis is the only sport that does this. It should actively try to find a way to stop doing it.1462121Carlos Alcaraz won his match against Marin Cilic at 2.24am. He came to a press conference at 3am. After eating, warming down and any treatment, probably gets to bed about 6am. Tennis is the only sport that does this. It should actively try to find a way to stop doing it.Law also offered a resolution to the issue in his tweet, stating:&quot;Yes, two best of 3 men’s and women’s matches in the evening sessions of the first 4/5 rounds, and one best of 5 set match in the evening sessions of the last 2/3 rounds.&quot;David Law@DavidLawTennis@BenRothenberg Yes, two best of 3 men’s and women’s matches in the evening sessions of the first 4/5 rounds, and one best of 5 set match in the evening sessions of the last 2/3 rounds.69@BenRothenberg Yes, two best of 3 men’s and women’s matches in the evening sessions of the first 4/5 rounds, and one best of 5 set match in the evening sessions of the last 2/3 rounds.&quot;I will have to be ready for this battle, it’s going to be really tough&quot; - Carlos Alcaraz on his upcoming QF clash with Jannik SinnerJannik Sinner (L) and Carlos Alcaraz (R) at 2022 Wimbledon ChampionshipsCarlos Alcaraz will lock horns with Italian Jannik Sinner in the quarterfinals as he looks to take a step closer to his maiden Grand Slam title.In his on-court interview, Alcaraz reflected on his upcoming opponent, to whom he has lost twice this year - at Wimbledon and the Croatia Open. The Spaniard claimed he was prepared for the battle since it would be a &quot;tough&quot; one.&quot;I played a couple of times against him. A great player, I lost twice [to him] in the last two months so I will have to be ready for this battle. It’s going to be really tough,&quot; Alcaraz said.US Open Tennis@usopenQuarterfinal time.3453587Quarterfinal time. https://t.co/dAjoFBchH4The 19-year-old also spoke about his encounter against Marin Cilic in the fourth round. Alcaraz noted that despite Cilic's unbelievable performance, he never lost confidence in himself.&quot;I believed in myself all the time. Marin was playing unbelievable, but the support was crazy. Without you guys it wouldn’t be possible,&quot; the Spaniard said.Also check out:- US Open 2022 Schedule

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