The 2025 season has raised serious health concerns in the WTA and ATP tours, especially in its later stages. For instance, at the US Open, Sonay Kartal struggled with severe cramps in her legs and fingers during her opening match against Beatriz Haddad Maia. On the men’s side, Jannik Sinner also faced issues, retiring from the Shanghai Masters due to intense thigh cramping. And even though the top-level ATP and WTA seasons have ended, the problem has continued. At an ATP Challenger event in Australia, New Zealand ace Ajeet Rai now suffered a cramp so severe that the umpire stepped down mid-match, highlighting how serious the issue has become.

The incident took place at the Challenger event during the City of Playford Tennis Internationals in Australia earlier today. New Zealand player A

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