Calendar, Rules and Player-Share Dispute Intensifies

The schedule debate has sharpened after Sinner’s knee injury, Alcaraz’s repeated criticism that the ATP calendar is jeopardizing player health, and Shelton’s Japan Open withdrawal following the US Open-Davis Cup stretch. McEnroe supports greater player control while disputing aspects of Alcaraz’s complaint; Fritz rejects Laver Cup-style rule changes, and Djokovic continues to favor selective scheduling.