The Clock Strikes 2am: Why Tennis's Scheduling Headache Needs a Fix The late night matches at the US Open have become a familiar problem for tennis fans – and a contentious issue for players.
Venus Williams and Sofia Kenin's match, pushed back to just after midnight on Monday, is one of many examples of the scheduling woes that plague the Grand Slams.
The issue revolves around television rights and advertising revenue. The US Open's deal with ESPN, which will pay $2.