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Tennis Players Face Mental, Physical Strain as Season Nears End
WHY IT MATTERS
The ATP's proposed changes to the men's calendar and rankings from 2028 aim to reduce the incentive to overplay and boost financial support to players, but recovery remains an undervalued part of the professional game, and players' confidence can be eroded by a lengthy run of disappointing results.
What happened
Lower-ranked tennis players are struggling with mental and physical fatigue as the grueling 11-month season draws to a close. Frenchman Terence Atmane's outburst at the Shanghai Masters highlighted the pressures faced by players who are struggling to compete for ranking points and prize money.
Former player and sports psychologist Jeff Greenwald notes that a long season can leave players tired, mentally stale, and emotionally reactive, with limited support and financial pressure exacerbating the issue.
Players like Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard and Sumit Nagal have spoken about their struggles with depression and burnout, while Eva Lys ended her season early to focus on her physical and mental health.
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Lower-ranked players feel mental, physical strain as long season nears end
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