Holger Rune rightly asked at the Shanghai Masters, “Do you want a player to die on court?” after enduring extreme conditions in China, where temperatures soared up to 34°C. Days later, the Dane was seen struggling again in Nordic, forced to retire midway after injuring his Achilles tendon while reaching for a shot. But Rune isn’t the only one suffering under the grueling ATP schedule. Even stars like Carlos Alcaraz have spoken out strongly in recent weeks . Now, American ace Taylor Fritz has joined the debate, responding to backlash against his stance on the demanding calendar.
On October 19, British ATP pro Jack Draper shared a post expressing his frustration and disappointment toward the ATP. He was forced to end his season due to recurring injuries after playing back-to-back ev