“We have to be smart about it — not really unfortunately care about the rules and just think what’s healthy for us,” Iga Swiatek admitted, summing up the harsh reality players face. Her words rang true as Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Shanghai Masters to prioritize his health. Similarly, Jannik Sinner had to retire mid-match under suffocating conditions that turned tennis into survival of the fittest. Now, Coco Gauff’s ex-coach, Brad Gilbert, has broken his silence, offering a bizarre yet striking take on the deteriorating Shanghai circumstances.

An X post from Gill Gross lit up tennis circles this week, striking at the heart of Shanghai’s chaotic storyline. “Coming into Shanghai… Griekspoor was on a 7-match losing streak. Shang had lost 6 of his last 7. Nishioka had lost 1

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