Los Angeles 2028 Olympics schedule forces athletes to weigh participation

The timetable for the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Games places the tennis competition from 19 to 28 July, with the opening ceremony on 14 July. Because Wimbledon runs from 3 to 16 July, the close proximity of the two events creates a logistical dilemma for players who must travel from the grass courts of the UK to the hard courts of Carson, California, within days. Organisers warn the tight schedule could lead to withdrawals, and Polish tennis star Iga Świątek is among those facing a difficult choice.

Separately, former Polish volleyball captain Bartosz Kurek, now 38, said his dream is to compete at the 2028 Olympics and add a fifth Olympic appearance to his career. He noted that participation will depend on his form and the right conditions, but expressed optimism about joining the Polish team in Los Angeles.