The ongoing debate about tennis\u2019 heavy schedule shows no signs of slowing down, with Casper Ruud once again voicing his frustration over what he described as a \u201creally, really long season.\u201d The Norwegian star also threw his support behind Novak Djokovic, who recently criticized top players for failing to unite and push for meaningful reform within the sport.<\/p>\n
Djokovic argued that while many players complain about the demanding ATP and WTA calendars, few are willing to actively take part in the process of change.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a player and someone that has been playing on the highest level for more than 20 years, I can say that the players are not united enough,\u201d Djokovic said. \u201cPlayers make the comments and they complain, and then they go away. And then if something is wrong, after a certain amount of time they come back again.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Serbian added that it is up to each player to take responsibility: \u201cYou have to invest the time, you have to invest energy yourself\u2026 to understand how the system works and what can be improved in terms of the players\u2019 interest.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ruud, who has also spoken out about the exhausting nature of the tennis calendar \u2014 particularly during the clay swing at Roland Garros \u2014 said Djokovic\u2019s criticism is justified.<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course, Novak has a point,\u201d Ruud told Bolavip. \u201cHe has more experience than any other player. Sure, you can pick and choose in a way, because we are not hired by the ATP, we are bosses of our own schedule.\u201d<\/p>\n
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