ATP against US Open’s Monday finish

WASHINGTON – The US Open’s decision to extend the 2013 tournament to a third Monday has drawn criticism from the men’s governing body the ATP who have called on Flushing Meadows organisers to fall into line with the three other grand slam tournaments.

Next year’s men’s singles final will be played on Monday allowing the players to have a day’s rest after the semi-finals which have traditionally been played on “Super Saturday” along with the women’s singles final.

The 2013 women’s singles final will take place on Sunday with the semifinals also on Friday – ending 30 years of the Super Saturday – although no decision has yet been taken on whether the change will be a permanent one.

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