Tennis-Zverev says expanded Masters events not great for top-ranked players

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Madrid Open - Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain - April 29, 2024 Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates after wiining his round of 32 match against Canada's Denis Shapovalov REUTERS/Juan Medina

(Reuters) - World number five Alexander Zverev said the newly expanded Masters tournaments that span 12 days give top players less opportunities to recharge their batteries as they spend more time away from home.

Five of the nine Masters events, which are a level below the Grand Slams, are 12-day tournaments with 96-player draws. The ATP said in March that two more would go the same way from next year to enhance the experience for fans.