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Nadal calls for tennis reforms
Rafael Nadal demands fewer hard courts, two-year rankings and shorter Masters 1000s.
In brief
Rafael Nadal demands fewer hard courts, two-year rankings and shorter Masters 1000s. Rafael Nadal wants tennis to reduce hard courts, use two-year rankings and shorten Masters 1000 tournaments to protect players. Originally reported by Tennis Majors.
Nadal's health concerns
Rafael Nadal says hard courts harm players' bodies and joints.
“An aggressive surface for the body”
Injury history
Nadal played through chronic foot pain, hip issues and hand surgery.
Two-year rankings
Nadal wants ATP rankings based on two years instead of one.
“give the players a little bit more freedom to make better decisions and at the same time, when you get injured, you have more time to recover”
Shorter Masters 1000s
Nadal calls two-week Masters 1000 tournaments a mistake.
“a mistake”
Current player impact
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner missed long spells through injury.
Nadal's return plan
Nadal needs time to avoid injuries after retirement.
“I need to go step-by-step”
The headline
Rafael Nadal wants tennis to reduce hard courts, use two-year rankings and shorten Masters 1000 tournaments to protect players.
