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2028 LA Olympic tennis schedule clash

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In July 2026 the ITF confirmed that tennis at the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics will run from 19 to 28 July at the Carson Courts complex, featuring eleven outdoor hard courts and a 10,000‑seat centre court. Singles begin on 20 July, doubles on 21 July and mixed doubles on 19‑20 July, leaving only three days after Wimbledon’s 16 July final for players to travel across a ten‑hour time difference and switch from grass to hard surfaces. The compressed timetable has revived criticism. French journalist José Morgado described the timing as “dingue”, and other commentators warn of fatigue, early Wimbledon withdrawals, or sub‑par Olympic performances. Top players such as Novak Djokovic and Iga Świątek are reported to be weighing whether to compete in both events. In late July 2026, coach Patrick Mouratoglou warned that the same tight calendar could force world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and Italian No. 2 Jannik Sinner to skip the Olympic tennis tournament. The Olympic event begins only three days after Wimbledon’s final and demands a rapid surface change from grass to hard courts plus a trans‑Atlantic flight, heightening concerns about injury risk and long‑term health. Mouratoglou pointed out that Alcaraz missed Paris 2024 due to tonsillitis and highlighted the growing dilemma for elite players between national representation and schedule‑induced strain. The debate extends beyond tennis. Former Polish volleyball captain Bartosz Kurek, now eyeing a fifth Olympic appearance, noted that the overall Olympic schedule and his form will determine his participation, underscoring the broader athlete uncertainty surrounding the 2028 Games.

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