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Tim Henman Wants Masters 1000 Calendar Changes
Tim Henman calls for shorter Masters 1000 tournaments to reduce player injuries.
In brief
Tim Henman calls for shorter Masters 1000 tournaments to reduce player injuries. Tim Henman urges reducing Masters 1000 events from 12 to 8-9 days to prevent injuries and allow breaks. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
Tim Henman calls for calendar changes
British tennis legend Tim Henman has called for changes to the calendar saying the 12-day Masters 1000 is 'too much' tennis.
“I think it's been pretty well documented that the 12-day Masters 1000s is just too much tennis”
Sinner misses China Open due to injury
World No 1 Jannik Sinner announced he will not be able to return from a knee injury as planned at the China Open next week, having not played since Wimbledon.
Alcaraz skips tournaments for recovery

Carlos Alcaraz missed the French Open and Wimbledon with a wrist problem while Britain's Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper are among a number of other players who have been out for lengthy spells in 2026.
Alcaraz urges breaks from schedule

Alcaraz spoke about the intensity of the schedule and how important it is to have a break to prevent injury.
“Honestly, my break was longer than expected”
Alcaraz wants ATP to act
Alcaraz stated: 'If the ATP and [chairman] Andrea Gaudenzi has to do something if they want us to play a lot of important tournaments.'
“If the ATP and [chairman] Andrea Gaudenzi has to do something if they want us to play a lot of important tournaments”
Henman proposes 8-9 day Masters
Henman would like to see changes to the Masters 1000s from 12 days to 8 or 9 days to free up the calendar.
“I would definitely bring that to eight or nine days”
Henman suggests removing let serve
Henman said: 'I would just get rid of the let serve and play it as it comes.'
“I would just get rid of the let serve and play it as it comes”
Here's the gist
Tim Henman urges reducing Masters 1000 events from 12 to 8-9 days to prevent injuries and allow breaks.





