The tennis tour is always divided over scheduling woes. Some players argue that long stretches and back‑to‑back tournaments do more harm than good. Others believe it helps players build momentum and rack up points. The truth? There’s still no real solution. And now in Cincinnati, Iga Swiatek has found herself right at the center of the debate. This came after her previous opponent, Anna Kalinskaya’s run at the Cincinnati Open, came with plenty of frustration over the schedule.

After a rain-delayed battle with Ekaterina Alexandrova, Kalinskaya didn’t leave the courts until 2:40 a.m. She didn’t get to bed until 4 a.m. Hours later, the 26‑year‑old was told she’d face world No. 3 in the quarterfinal, starting at 11 a.m. Exhausted, she vented on Instagram: “How can the WTA and tournament ex

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