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PTPA says 12-day Masters 1000 format driving injuries and withdrawals
The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) said on Monday that widespread withdrawals from the Canadian Open prove the tennis calendar is too long and injury risks are rising. World number one Jannik…
The Story in Brief
The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) said on Monday that widespread withdrawals from the Canadian Open prove the tennis calendar is too long and injury risks are rising. World number one Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, and Carlos Alcaraz all pulled out of the Montreal men's event. On the women's side, defending champion Victoria Mboko and Wimbledon finalist Karolina Muchova are also out.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative that players are coddled or simply chasing prize money ignores data showing upper-body injuries up 42% and arm injuries up 112% in early 2026. The ATP expanded Masters events to 12 days under its OneVision plan, yet claims players control their schedules. That sidesteps mandatory commitments and ranking pressure. The real test is whether the ATP will reverse the format when the next calendar is negotiated.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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