Many tennis players are increasingly speaking out about the tight tournament schedule. During this and previous seasons, many have said that something needs to change in the world of tennis, as the tight schedule affects both the mental and physical health of players.
One of those who has felt the consequences of such a demanding schedule is Jack Draper, a British tennis player who will miss the rest of the season, and his return is not expected until next year.
World number one Carlos Alcaraz has also decided to withdraw from the Shanghai Masters due to physical problems, sharing similar views with his colleagues.
Certain events have shown how demanding the calendar is; as many as five players withdrew from their matches in Beijing.
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Daniil Medvedev was the best example of how tiring the season can be, as he did not have the strength to finish the match against Learner Tien.
Lorenzo Musetti has also withdrawn due to injury.
Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz suffered an ankle injury in his first match at the Tokyo Open. Despite this, he dominated from round to round and in the final against Taylor Fritz he managed to achieve victory, avenging his defeat at the Laver Cup.
Alcaraz, referring to the statements of Swiatek and Gauff about the busy calendar, emphasized that it is necessary to take certain steps so that the players have enough space for rest and recovery.
The future
While once upon a time in the world of tennis it looked as if the players did not have the courage, audacity and determination to stand up to the tennis governing bodies, the situation today looks much different.
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There is a feeling of togetherness and solidarity among the players, and it seems that this could be crucial for the future of this sport. Namely, tennis players want many things to change; not only related to the tight schedule, but also to financial compensation, but also to other aspects of the game.
Optimism is now present when it comes to these changes, and the future will show whether the governing bodies of tennis will resort to new measures, with the desire to change the state of the tennis world.
