The main figures of tennis are beginning to speak out against the long seasons. This time, the Greek offers possible remedies to improve the quality of the sport.
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Complaints from names like Alcaraz and Zverev contrast with the numbers of the last 15 years, although there are reasons to speak out.
There are more and longer tournaments now, putting the players' health at risk as they can end up competing for 32 weeks a year.
In recent days, a very interesting debate has arisen in the tennis world regarding the calendar and exhibitions. Are they the same thing? Do the complaints of the top players about the calendar have legitimacy when, on the other hand, they use weeks in their schedule to play exhibitions solely for money? The latest to speak out, following a debate that gained momentum thanks to John Millman and Taylor Fritz, was a clear Denis Shapovalov in his arguments.
"In my opinion, if players were to earn a decent amount of money throughout the season, they wouldn't feel the need to play exhibitions during rest weeks. Instead, tennis players (except perhaps the top 20) only earn a decent amount of money four times a year (the Slams). Therefore, players obviously go to exhibitions to earn good money. In addition to the prize money, there are taxes, percentages, salaries, and costs that we tennis players have to pay. Tennis isn't like other sports where you keep all the money you earn. There are many costs if you're a tennis player. I'm not saying we don't make money, I'm just saying we make a lot more money playing exhibitions."
In my opinion if players would make decent money during the season they wouldn’t feel the need to play exhos in off weeks. Instead, players (aside from maybe top 20) only make decent money 4 times a year (slams). So it’s a no brainer for players to go play echos for good cash
— Denis Shapovalov (@denis_shapo) September 27, 2024
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Shapovalov también se pronuncia en la polémica del calendario: "Si los jugadores ganasen un dinero decente..."
After the concerning defeat suffered in the US Open 2024 right from the start, Carlos Alcaraz adds a new date to his tennis calendar: he will play at the exhibition of the Charlotte Tennis Association (United States) on December 6 alongside Frances Tiafoe, Madison Keys, and Sloane Stephens. This event, organized by the USTA, comes to the young man from Murcia after a very demanding end of the year for him, as he expects to play a significant role in the Masters 1000 of Shanghai, Paris, and in the ATP Finals in Turin.
This event in the United States will not be the only exhibition that Alcaraz will compete in during the remainder of 2024, as his participation in the Six Kings Cup in Saudi Arabia (October 16-19) is already confirmed, where he will be joined by Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Holger Rune, Daniil Medvedev, and Jannik Sinner.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz suma una nueva exhibición a su calendario
We review the days and time slots in which the fourth Grand Slam of the year will take place and when the top favorites will play.
We reveal the necessary aspects to enjoy tennis at the 2024 Olympic Games, such as schedule, timetables, favorites, and where to watch.
The main figures of tennis are beginning to speak out against the long seasons. This time, the Greek offers possible remedies to improve the quality of the sport.
In recent days, a very interesting debate has arisen in the tennis world regarding the calendar and exhibitions. Are they the same thing? Do the complaints of the top players about the calendar have legitimacy when, on the other hand, they use weeks in their schedule to play exhibitions solely for money? The latest to speak out, following a debate that gained momentum thanks to John Millman and Taylor Fritz, was a clear Denis Shapovalov in his arguments.
"In my opinion, if players were to earn a decent amount of money throughout the season, they wouldn't feel the need to play exhibitions during rest weeks. Instead, tennis players (except perhaps the top 20) only earn a decent amount of money four times a year (the Slams). Therefore, players obviously go to exhibitions to earn good money. In addition to the prize money, there are taxes, percentages, salaries, and costs that we tennis players have to pay. Tennis isn't like other sports where you keep all the money you earn. There are many costs if you're a tennis player. I'm not saying we don't make money, I'm just saying we make a lot more money playing exhibitions."
In my opinion if players would make decent money during the season they wouldn’t feel the need to play exhos in off weeks. Instead, players (aside from maybe top 20) only make decent money 4 times a year (slams). So it’s a no brainer for players to go play echos for good cash
— Denis Shapovalov (@denis_shapo) September 27, 2024
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Shapovalov también se pronuncia en la polémica del calendario: "Si los jugadores ganasen un dinero decente..."
Complaints from names like Alcaraz and Zverev contrast with the numbers of the last 15 years, although there are reasons to speak out.
After the concerning defeat suffered in the US Open 2024 right from the start, Carlos Alcaraz adds a new date to his tennis calendar: he will play at the exhibition of the Charlotte Tennis Association (United States) on December 6 alongside Frances Tiafoe, Madison Keys, and Sloane Stephens. This event, organized by the USTA, comes to the young man from Murcia after a very demanding end of the year for him, as he expects to play a significant role in the Masters 1000 of Shanghai, Paris, and in the ATP Finals in Turin.
This event in the United States will not be the only exhibition that Alcaraz will compete in during the remainder of 2024, as his participation in the Six Kings Cup in Saudi Arabia (October 16-19) is already confirmed, where he will be joined by Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Holger Rune, Daniil Medvedev, and Jannik Sinner.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz suma una nueva exhibición a su calendario
There are more and longer tournaments now, putting the players' health at risk as they can end up competing for 32 weeks a year.
We review the days and time slots in which the fourth Grand Slam of the year will take place and when the top favorites will play.
We reveal the necessary aspects to enjoy tennis at the 2024 Olympic Games, such as schedule, timetables, favorites, and where to watch.