Tennis injuries surge 42% as tour schedule takes toll on players

Upper body injuries in professional tennis jumped 42% in early 2026. Arm injuries went up 112%. The PTPA blames the packed schedule.

Why it mattersIf the trend continues, top players will face more serious injuries. The tour's schedule may not be able to go on.

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