Murray pleased with US Open changes

Defending champion Andy Murray hailed a victory for player power following confirmation that the finalists at next year’s US Open will have a day off after their semi-finals. The change means the year’s fourth and last grand slam will run into a third...

Defending champion Andy Murray hailed a victory for player power following confirmation that the finalists at next year’s US Open will have a day off after their semi-finals.

The change means the year’s fourth and last grand slam will run into a third Monday, when the men’s final will take place.

The women’s semi-finals will be played on the second Friday of the tournament, followed on Sunday by the final, while the men’s last-four matches are scheduled for the Saturday, affording the winners a free day before their title match.

It was also announced that prize money would rise by four million dollars to $29.5 million.

Murray said: “I’m pleased that the USTA has modified the US Open schedule to include a day of rest between the semi-finals and final.

“Together with the prize money increase, it’s good that they’ve taken on board the players’ concerns.”

The 2013 US Open will run from August 26 to September 9.

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