The Cost of Glory in Tennis: When Winning Hurts Most Tennis, often celebrated for its elegance and poise, has become a grueling test of endurance on the court.
As top players continue to fall victim to injuries, it's clear that the pursuit of greatness is taking a devastating toll on their bodies.
The latest withdrawals from this year's Canadian Open due to injury include Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, and Carlos Alcaraz. Their absence highlights the sport's calendar mismatch with its athletes' needs.