Alexander Zverev says he is wary about ATP Masters 1000 tournaments being stretched to 12 days, arguing they can increase fatigue and lead to player dropouts. Speaking as he returns to Montreal, where he won his first Masters 1000 title in 2017, the world No. 2 and top seed comments that the current format can feel as draining as a Grand Slam fortnight. Zverev also indicates he and his team seriously considered skipping the Canada event this year, reflecting concerns about the physical and scheduling load placed on players. His comments are presented as caution about long tournaments rather than a specific complaint about any one match or opponent, and they highlight broader discussion around player workload in the ATP calendar. The concerns he raises focus on burnout and the likelihood that some players may choose to withdraw rather than continue through extended events.
Zverev questions 12-day ATP Masters events amid burnout concerns
Alexander Zverev says he is wary about ATP Masters 1000 tournaments being stretched to 12 days, arguing they can increase fatigue and lead to player dropouts. Speaking as he returns to Montreal, where...
- Alexander Zverev warns that 12-day ATP Masters 1000 events can cause burnout.
- Zverev compares the length and toll of the 12-day tournaments to the strain of Grand Slam fortnights.
- He says fatigue and long schedules can contribute to player dropouts.
- Zverev returns to the Canadian event in Montreal, where he won his first Masters 1000 title in 2017.
- Zverev and his team reportedly considered skipping Canada this year.
The top seed and world No. 2 said he has his doubts about the wisdom of the 12-day Masters tournaments, which can seem as long and draining to players as a Grand Slam fortnight.
4 hours agoAlexander Zverev warned on Sunday of burnout and dropouts due to overly long ATP Masters 1000 events as he returned to the scene of his 2017 title in Canada.Zverev said that he and his team also seriously considered bypassing Canada this year.
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