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ATP Director Defends Court Speed Amid Player Claims

10/13/2025

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ATP Tournament Director Bob Moran dismissed claims by Roger Federer and Alexander Zverev that court surfaces are slowed to aid players Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
Federer suggested slower courts favor aggressive players, and Zverev echoed this sentiment.
Moran said players have not complained about court speed in three years and aims for a medium-fast surface.
Alcaraz and Sinner are set to compete in the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh.

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ATP Tournament Director Bob Moran dismissed claims by Roger Federer and Alexander Zverev that court surfaces are slowed to aid players Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
Federer suggested slower courts favor aggressive players, and Zverev echoed this sentiment.
Moran said players have not complained about court speed in three years and aims for a medium-fast surface.
Alcaraz and Sinner are set to compete in the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh.