Novak Djokovic mentioned on Saturday that Australian Open organizers ought to take participant enter into consideration when scheduling matches, including that late-night clashes are “harsh” for gamers.
Andy Murray reprimanded the officers as his epic five-set victory over Thanasi Kokkinakis ended simply after 4am on Friday (1700 GMT on Thursday), effectively past the standard Grand Slam midnight insanity.
After being knocked out of the event by the hands of Roberto Bautista Agut within the third spherical on Saturday, Scott once more criticized the scheduling, saying “ending a match at 4 in the morning is not good for the players.”
Asked for his opinion on Murray’s feedback, nine-time champion Djokovic advised reporters: “I feel the gamers’ enter is all the time essential for event group.
“We know it is not (decisive) because it comes down to what the TV broadcasters want. That is the final judge.”
“I agree along with his (Murray’s) factors… For the gang, it is entertaining, it is thrilling, matches (end) at midnight, 1, 2, 3. For us, it’s actually ugly.
“Even when you undergo and win matches like this, you continue to have to return again.
“Your sleep cycle is there, rhythm is completely disrupted, there’s really not enough time to recover for another five-setter. Yeah, I think in terms of the schedule after what we’ve seen this year.” is that one thing must be addressed.
Djokovic will subsequent face Alex de Minaur of Australia within the fourth spherical on Monday.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
