“Tsunami Effect”: The Super Coach Issues a Warning to Everyone After Jannik Sinner’s Setback

Jannik Sinner’s lengthy hiatus has once again brought the issue of injuries in tennis into the spotlight. According to many tennis players, the problem lies in the overly packed schedule, but so far, despite widespread protests, the ATP has yet to take action.

Rick Macci weighed in on the issue with a post on X: “If injuries continue to rise in the ATP, especially among the top-ranked players (and they certainly will), the question is: will the Masters 1000 tournaments adjust or shorten their duration?”

“It is expected that in 2027, players will miss a greater number of events due to physical issues (whether serious, minor, or simply aches and pains), and when top players don’t take the court, it triggers a domino effect. If intense discussions haven’t already begun to prevent this serious problem, the situation is inevitably bound to change,” the coach concluded.

In September, Carlos Alcaraz, one of the leading advocates for a change in the schedule, said: “After what happened to me, I don’t want to be forced to stop playing due to an injury anymore. In the future, I’ll take longer breaks. Maybe not four months, but one or two, skipping a few tournaments, because it’s impossible to play them all.”

As early as 2024, the Murcia native had called for action: “Many good tennis players risk missing tournaments due to injuries. Sometimes I just don’t want to go play a tournament—I won’t lie, I’ve felt that way a few times. I don’t feel motivated at all. Yet I’ve said time and again that I play my best tennis when I can smile and have fun on the court. That’s the best way to motivate myself to go play a tournament.”