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Join today<\/a><\/p>\n \n Already a member? Your support helps us to tell the story<\/p>\n From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.<\/p>\n At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.<\/p>\n The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.<\/p>\n Your support makes all the difference.Read more<\/p>\n Carlos Alcaraz<\/a> insists Grand Slam<\/a> matches should remain best-of-five sets for men\u2019s singles \u2013 but stated there should be fewer tournaments amid tennis\u2019 congested calendar and player burnout concerns. <\/p>\n World No. 3 Alcaraz, who had just returned from a four-month lay-off due to a wrist injury, has previously said he will cut down his future schedule to avoid injury exhaustion, with players such as Aryna Sabalenka<\/a> and Jack Draper joining the Spaniard in criticising the sport\u2019s 11-month schedule. <\/p>\n One idea proposed, at least on the men\u2019s singles side, is to cut best-of-five set matches at Grand Slams to best-of-three, with Novak Djokovic<\/a> supportive of such a proposal. However, seven-time major winner Alcaraz insists best-of-five must remain in the sport\u2019s four major tournaments. <\/p>\n
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