Players warn US Open's three-week format leaves little time to recover
The U.S. Open has stretched to three weeks, drawing mixed reactions as players warn that the longer schedule leaves little downtime and increases burnout risk, even as officials push for greater growth. Off-court sponsor events and brand obligations during Open week have intensified, adding to players’ fatigue and blurring the line between competition and marketing.
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About Marta Kostyuk
Marta Olehivna Kostyuk is a Ukrainian professional tennis player. She has career-high rankings by the WTA of No. 11 in singles, achieved on 13 July 2026, and No. 27 in doubles, reached in May 2023. Kostyuk has won three WTA Tour singles titles, including a WTA 1000 event at the 2026 Madrid Open, and two titles in doubles. Her best performance at the majors is reaching the semifinals of the 2026 French Open and the 2026 Wimbledon Championships. She is currently the No. 2 player from Ukraine.
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- June 28, 2002