Inside the never-ending puzzle of US Open match scheduling
US Open tournament director Eric Butorac manages requests involving player and broadcast scheduling, according to ESPN. The work is described as hectic and difficult to satisfy for everyone, although Butorac says he enjoys the role. The supplied report does not provide specific scheduling decisions or match details.
US Open tournament director Eric Butorac handles player and broadcast scheduling requests, ESPN reported. The process is hectic and difficult to satisfy everyone, but Butorac enjoys the work, according to the report.
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