Novak Djokovic & Aryna Sabalenka Stand Against John McEnroe & Others Over US Open’s Hated Change While tennis stars voice their opinions on the controversial Sunday start of US Open, Aryna Sabalenka a

There have been a few big changes made to the ATP schedule of late, and while Novak Djokovic has been vocal about the schedule, other players have taken issue with the Sunday instead of Monday start. With the US Open now also beginning on a Sunday, Wimbledon is the only remaining Grand Slam that starts on a Monday, as was the tradition! And while some players have taken issue with this, others, such as Aryna Sabalenka, and most recently, Novak Djokovic, might have different opinions.

Australian tennis player Jordan Thompson didn’t mince his words about the change, saying, “I hate the Sunday start. Tournaments don’t start on Sunday – they finish on Sunday. Pretty sure no player would like (it), particularly me.” While the change breaches tradition, it also feels pointed toward increased