Andy Murray points out the real origin of the injuries of Alcaraz and Draper

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Injuries to Carlos Alcaraz, Jack Draper, and other big names on the men's circuit have reopened the debate about the physical demands of today's tennis. However, Andy Murray believes that the focus is being placed in the wrong area and has offered an explanation that directly points to the evolution of the equipment used by professionals.

The absences of Alcaraz and Draper at Wimbledon have raised alarms once again. The Spaniard is still recovering from his wrist injury, while the Brit had to withdraw from the home Grand Slam due to a recurring arm injury that has troubled him over the past year. They are joined by other players like Holger Rune and Lorenzo Musetti, also affected by physical issues in recent months. For many, the modern tennis calendar or intensity are the main culprits. Murray, however, has a different theory.

The three-time Grand Slam champion, who has firsthand experience of the suffering caused by injuries following a career marked by hip problems, believes that the data do not support the idea that there are now more injuries than a decade ago: "I don't think statistics show that there are more injuries now than ten years ago," he stated in comments reported by Tennis365.

Where he does notice a clear difference is in the type of injuries. According to the Scot, injuries in arms, shoulders, and elbows are becoming more common. The explanation lies in the technological revolution that rackets, and especially strings, have undergone. "Players use much lighter rackets than before and much stiffer strings. This means that a greater part of the impact force is transmitted directly to the arm," explained Murray. On the other hand, he recalls that years ago, rackets were heavier, and strings absorbed vibrations better, reducing stress on the joints.

The former world No. 1 understands that the increase in game speed has led players to seek materials that allow for quicker racket movement. However, he believes that this competitive advantage might be coming at too high a cost for players' health.

Andy Murray's reflection affecting the entire new generation

Murray's words come at a particularly delicate moment for the circuit. Jack Draper has recently expressed concern over the high number of injuries among young players, while Alcaraz has also had to pause his season to physically recover before returning to competition. Therefore, the Briton believes that many players should reconsider their racket and string setup before seeking other explanations. In his view, small changes in equipment could reduce some of the strain on players' arms during thousands of strokes every week.

After a career where he learned to live with pain, Murray issues a warning that extends beyond the cases of Draper or Alcaraz. If tennis wants to protect its new generation of stars, perhaps the solution does not only lie in reducing the calendar or modifying surfaces but also in reviewing the technology that has changed the way the ball is struck.

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