Tennis: Alcaraz is against changing the five-set format at Grand Slam tournaments [SOUND]

# Tennis: Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz says getting rid of five-set matches would kill the legacy of Grand Slam tournaments. There is a growing debate about player workload, late finishes and the demands of the calendar. It gained momentum at the US Open last month after American Ben Shelton ended Alcaraz’s title defence in a quarterfinal match that finished at 3:33 AM. Alcaraz says the current format is an integral part of the Grand Slams’ identity: