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Taylor Fritz Says ATP’s Slower Conditions Fuel Injuries After Holger Rune’s Surgery

After Rune retired in Stockholm and confirmed Achilles surgery, Draper warned players are “pushing our bodies.” Fritz agreed: “Facts… balls, courts, conditions have slowed down a lot, making the weekly grind physically demanding.” Criticized for exhibitions, he replied: “Ya, because of a ATP rule I’ve had to play every 500 post-Wimbledon… Laver Cup is three days, so is this.”