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Jack Draper Advocates for ATP Tour Schedule Reform

11/8/2025

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Jack Draper, a British world No. 11, calls for changes to the ATP Tour schedule due to burnout and mental health.
He urges players to act, not just complain, as the calendar becomes more grueling with two-week Masters 1000 events.
Draper proposes reducing these events to nine or ten days and extending the off-season.
He adds that injured players are punished by lower bonus pools, underscoring career sustainability concerns.

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Story summary

Jack Draper, a British world No. 11, calls for changes to the ATP Tour schedule due to burnout and mental health.
He urges players to act, not just complain, as the calendar becomes more grueling with two-week Masters 1000 events.
Draper proposes reducing these events to nine or ten days and extending the off-season.
He adds that injured players are punished by lower bonus pools, underscoring career sustainability concerns.