The Canadian CEO expanded because of Djokovic

"It's sad when Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sinner do not attend ," Mr. Hale said when the tournament was close to the last matches, with the brightest champion candidate, Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz. "I will discuss with the ATP Tour Director to improve the situation. The tournament takes place in 12 days somewhat affecting the decisions of the players. But we are satisfied with this model ".

Since the previous season, Masters 1000 events are arranged by ATP for two weeks, instead of a week as before. This causes many players to consider reducing events to ensure fitness. Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sinner have not come to Montreal last week, spending time recovery after Wimbledon.

According to Hale, the most powerful trio of trio of players affecting the number of tickets sold. But he was happy that tickets were sold out on Sunday of the first week. This is a signal that the attraction of the tournament has not been reduced to an alarming level. "I do not support the idea that the players are tired with the current schedule. We will talk to them to improve the calendar and do the best ".

From many months ago, the Canadian media campaign has been promoting the new format deployed by ATP in 2025 at seven of the nine Masters 1000 prizes. The new format lasts to 12 days instead of 8 days as before. At the same time, the group expanded to 96 players compared to 56, along with a series of sideline events inspired by the economic model of expansion at Melbourne Park: Concerts, DJ performances, interactive games and many continuous entertainment activities..

Mr. Hale said the goal of change is to develop tennis by focusing on both on the pitch and outside, with more matches, more sessions and more opportunities for the audience to admire the world's top players. With 2023 and 15 days compared to 2022. In 2024, the schedule was affected by the Olympic Games. "This time distance is a big problem because it forced top players to come to North America a week earlier, after plowing on the ground and grass, continuously with high intensity ", the number one former American world Andy Roddick expressed concern before the tournament. "At some point, players need time to recharge. I am sure that after three months of continuous competition, they are all having something ".

Even though ATP constantly praises the new, long -term format of Masters 1000, saying it is "beneficial to players with more time to rest between the rounds," "I prefer the Masters 1000 format lasting a week, although it requires more strength. It is much better for tennis", Alcaraz once frankly shared earlier this year. "They said that we had more holidays, but when participating in a tournament, you have to leave home, and you do not really rest the spirit between matches because you still have to practice and prepare continuously." For example, the last player in the qualifying round, James Trotter of Japan, ranked 198 ATP In a place a bit like the suburbs ".

he added: "This reform has been approved, but no one consults me, and even the tennis players in the tennis council say they are not consulted. It will be more reasonable if conducting a survey, but personally I have not heard any tennis players say they support this new format ." They think that if Masters 1000 takes place in a week, players will have a good state for the next prizes. This week, Tsitsipas and Medvedev were eliminated early, then said they felt tired.

Djokovic continued to withdraw, while Alcaraz and Sinner were expected to return in Cincinnati Masters next week. This is the last big event before the US expanded - the last Grand Slam of the year. Last year Djokovic did not attend, Alcaraz was eliminated from the second round, and Sinner won. A year earlier, the witness to the classic final was ranked as the best history when Djokovic won Alcaraz after three stressful sets.