Clay-court specialists eye the spring swing after a quiet hard-court season
Several players who thrive on clay are planning lighter autumn schedules to peak in Europe next spring.
For clay-court specialists, the season does not really begin until the European spring.
Key takeaways
- Lighter autumn schedules planned
- Longer pre-season training blocks
- Focus on clay-court endurance
What happened
Coaches say they are cutting autumn tournaments and extending pre-season training blocks to build endurance for long clay rallies.
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Why it matters
The strategy can sacrifice ranking points in the short term but may pay off with deep runs on the surface where they excel.
Several players who thrive on clay are planning lighter autumn schedules to peak in Europe next spring.
SportMedia Tennis desk
What to watch next
- Ranking impact of skipping events
- Results in early-season tournaments
- Health after extended training
