Venus at Midnight and Tennis' Late Night Problem | Pro Tennis News

Venus Williams’ midnight US Open exit—her 12th singles loss this year—highlights a deeper crisis: Grand Slam tennis is sacrificing fan experience and player dignity for the sake of scheduling chaos. With rankings plummeting and wild cards meant for contenders, her late-night match feels like a symbolic end to an era. But the real problem? Tennis’s refusal to tame unpredictable, marathon matches that routinely bleed into the wee hours, leaving fans disappointed and players exhausted. It’s time for organizers to stop treating late finishes as “just part of the game” and start honoring the sport’s legacy with respect for both spectators and athletes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4cd58b0e55b9a1d6