Top players are jet‑setting from London to Asia with barely any rest, exposing how packed the tennis calendar has become.
- Alcaraz, Jódar and ten others flew to Tokyo and Beijing just days after the Laver Cup, facing 10‑14 hour flights and a 6‑7 hour time shift.
- Overlapping events mean some tournaments end while the next ones have already started, like the Billie Jean King Cup finals and the Laver Cup.
- The ATP schedule for 2026 lists 63 events across 29 countries, while the WTA plans 56 tournaments in a single year, stretching players thin.
With back‑to‑back weeks and long journeys, the sport’s timetable is testing even the fittest athletes.