US Open final moved to Monday

The 2013 US Open final has been extended by a day to allow the men's final to be played on a Monday, with the Women's final to be played on a Sunday.

The rescheduled finals means that players contesting the final can enjoy a rest day ahead of their title deciders.

US Tennis Association spokesman Chris Widmaier said: "We listened to the players and understood their request for an extra day's rest."


For the past five years the Sunday final has been postponed and moved to the Monday due to rain.

Roger Federer has been outspoken about his criticism of the New York tournament, complaining about the semi-finals and the final being held on consecutive days.

US Open men's champion Andy Murray said he was pleased organisers had taken on board the players' concerns, while 2012 women's champion Serena Williams believed the changes would make the tournament "stronger than it's ever been for all players".

Widmaier added: "The day of rest is being embraced across the board.

"Because of the nature of the game, and to assure a final that can be played at the highest competitive level, you need an extra day of rest. We recognised that."