The relentless tennis calendar, especially in 2025, has become a growing point of tension, with players across both tours voicing fatigue. Jack Draper has felt the toll firsthand, while World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Shanghai Masters, admitting, “The schedule is really tight. They have to do something with the schedule.” Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff echoed the concern, insisting that meaningful change is needed to protect both sets of players’ health and recovery time. However, now, after a year-long absence from the court, Rafael Nadal has added his perspective, revealing why he couldn’t skip a single tournament despite the exhausting pace in his time on court.

One year has passed since Rafael Nadal stepped away from the tour. However, recently, he sat down with J

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