There are many players who are a bit confused and frustrated by the tennis schedule. When we summarize this season, it is noticeable that already towards the end of the season many players decide to withdraw from tournaments, complaining about injuries and fatigue. Whether this will force the head of the ATP to change the calendar or adjust certain things, it is difficult to give a precise answer.
ATP Chairman, Andrea Gaudenzi, commented on the problems related to the schedule. Right from the start, he pointed out that tennis is a complicated sport considering the elimination system. He made a parallel between tennis and golf.
The complexity of the situation
Gaudenzi continued by noting that some of the players are mostly eliminated at the beginning of the tournament, while others stay longer, which makes it extremely challenging to make a calendar. Gaudenzi also emphasizes that there is a group of players who believe that there are too many tournaments, while there are also those who will say that there are too few if some tournaments are removed.
This additionally shows how demanding and complex the situation is and how much it calls for deep analysis.
However, he went on to explain that the goal is to optimize the calendar for 2028, when the new Saudi Masters will appear. Their desire is to continue reducing the number of 250 tournaments, although he is aware that they are important.
ATP Chairman shows understanding for tennis players, saying he knows that they need rest.
Ultimately, Gaudenzi admitted that he sympathizes with two of the best tennis players, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, who are having challenging seasons as they often reach finals and play many matches.
However, these two tennis players are trying to overcome the challenges of the schedule, wanting to stay at the very top. It is difficult to say whether their bodies will withstand such efforts in the coming years and what consequences it will have on them.
