Monday Match Analysis Addressing Rune's Injury, Draper & Fritz's Warnings (The Season Will Probably Never Get Shorter) | Gill Gross
Oct 21, 2025
The podcast dives into Holger Rune's Achilles injury and the growing concern from players like Jack Draper and Taylor Fritz about the demanding ATP schedule. It highlights a troubling trend of rising Achilles injuries across sports. Gill Gross discusses the impracticalities of shortening the season, the need for reform to ease player burdens, and the ongoing debate over tournament schedules. He questions if injuries are truly increasing and emphasizes the trade-offs between financial incentives and player health.
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Rune's Injury And Broader Achilles Trend
- Gill Gross expresses being gutted for Holger Rune after his torn Achilles and wishes him a speedy recovery.
- He compares recent Achilles cases across sports and the ATP, noting multiple recent tour cases that feel unusual.
Achilles Tears May Reflect Cross-Sport Pattern
- Achilles tears have spiked across many sports, suggesting a wider underlying issue rather than only tennis calendar faults.
- Gill highlights recent NBA and NFL increases to caution against assuming tennis calendar is sole cause.
Widespread Player Concern Over Season Length
- Many top players, including Draper and Fritz, believe the season is too long and threatens player longevity.
- Gill says this view is widespread in the locker room, though its reach down the rankings is unclear.