Have you ever felt like the pros in the tennis world are being pushed to their limits? Well, ATP star Emil Ruusuvouri definitely thinks so. He’s calling for a change in the tennis schedule to take some pressure off the players. And you know what? He’s got a point.
It turns out that the scheduling drama isn’t just a problem for women’s tennis. The ATP is feeling it too. Top players like Iga Swiatek and Paula Badosa aren’t thrilled about having to compete in more mandatory tournaments each year. They want to avoid feeling like they have to go to every single event.
And the ATP players have their own complaints too. Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev have raised concerns about the constant changes in the type of tennis balls used at tournaments, which they think are causing injuries. Ouch.
Ruusuvouri is really passionate about this issue, and he makes some really good points. He’s worried that players are being pushed to play when they should be taking it easy. Plus, the constant changes in game conditions are taking a toll on their bodies. It’s a tough situation.
In an interview with Punto de Break, Ruusuvouri talked about the challenges of the tennis circuit. He mentioned, “Novak Djokovic can play in ten tournaments a year and still come out on top. But for the rest of us, it’s not that simple. We have to play a lot because there’s so many results that come into play, 19 to be exact. The travel and different balls? It’s really tough on us. Everyone says they want to play less, but look at us – we’re out there almost every week. It’s rough, but that’s just how it is.”
And Ruusuvouri isn’t the only one struggling with this. Players all around are feeling the pressure. The constant travel and non-stop playing have everyone feeling drained.
So, what makes tennis scheduling so difficult to fix? Well, for one, tennis is a global sport with tournaments all over the world. Sure, there are times when tournaments are close together, but those are few and far between. Most of the time, players are constantly travelling. It’s definitely a marathon, not a sprint.
But can things change? The players think they can. They’re asking for less disruption and more time to rest and recover. Maybe reducing the number of ball changes between events could be a start. And allowing players to take a break without dropping in the rankings could really make a difference.
Will things actually change, though? We’re not holding our breath. These days, tennis decisions are mostly driven by money. So, don’t expect any major changes anytime soon.
But who knows? Maybe those in charge will take the players’ concerns into consideration. Until then, it’s a whirlwind for these tennis pros. They’re giving it their all and hoping for better days. Let’s see if the game listens.
What do you think of all the chaos in tennis scheduling? Do you think the players are being pushed too far? Let’s have a chat about it!