Martina Navratilova Calls US Open Scheduling 'Madness' After Late Night Match

Martina Navratilova criticizes the US Open schedule for forcing late-night matches after Venus Williams and Sofia Kenin played past midnight.

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Venus Williams and Sofia Kenin began their match at 00:13 local time at the Louis Armstrong Stadium during the US Open, setting a record for the latest start time for a women's singles match in the tournament's history. ^[1] Martina Navratilova called the situation 'madness' and stated that tennis is the only sport where such late-night situations occur. ^[2] Martina Navratilova suggested that evening sessions should start earlier and proposed playing men's singles matches before women's matches to ensure earlier start times. ^[3] Naomi Osaka told the US Open crowd to behave and educate themselves about tennis etiquette due to disruptions from influencers. ^[4] Naomi Osaka wore an Allen Iverson-inspired outfit to Arthur Ashe Stadium on August 31, 2026, to honor the basketball player. ^[5] Venus and Serena Williams fell in their US Open doubles match after a four-year absence. ^[6] Martina Navratilova responded to fan comments about player outfits at the 2026 US Open, describing them as largely hideous and garish. ^[7]

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Martina Navratilova called the situation 'madness' and stated that tennis is the only sport where such late-night situations occur. · Przegląd Sportowy

Martina Navratilova suggested that evening sessions should start earlier and proposed playing men's singles matches before women's matches to ensure earlier start times. · Przegląd Sportowy

Naomi Osaka told the US Open crowd to behave and educate themselves about tennis etiquette due to disruptions from influencers. · Yahoo! Sports

Naomi Osaka wore an Allen Iverson-inspired outfit to Arthur Ashe Stadium on August 31, 2026, to honor the basketball player. · Yahoo! Sports

Venus and Serena Williams fell in their US Open doubles match after a four-year absence. · Yahoo! Sports

Martina Navratilova responded to fan comments about player outfits at the 2026 US Open, describing them as largely hideous and garish. · Yahoo! Sports

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