I have never talked to a player who likes the Masters 1000 over two weeks," Thompson assures about the schedule
Eliminated in the first round of Roland-Garros, Jordan Thompson clearly had a message to convey about the schedule and its management by the ATP.
The Australian, ranked 40th in the world, particularly complained about the Masters 1000 events that are now played over twelve days:
"Unfortunately, with the crappy schedule we have, we can't take any time off. If you rest, you let other players pass you in the rankings and you lose money.
I can't stand this schedule. I hate the Masters 1000 over two weeks. It's even harder for Australians. In recent years, I've gone home in December.
I know there are times when you can go home during the year, but Australia is far away. I don't see the point of staying there for less than ten days. Because by the time you acclimate to the island and the time difference, you already have to go back to tournaments. I don't see how it's beneficial for the players.
I've never talked to a player who likes the Masters 1000 over two weeks. When you're there, it seems like an eternity. I've played doubles finals sometimes and you're there for 17 days. Why does the tournament take so long to finish? Why is there a need for a rest day between matches? These are three-set matches; it should be like in Paris, over one week.
Why turn these tournaments into two-week events? It's a waste of time, and I know many players feel the same way.
