The strong criticism of a world top 5 towards ATP

Taylor Fritz fired thick ammunition. The American criticized the calendar During a press conference offered before his debut in Toronto, where he is the second favorite.

“This is a difficult time of the year because there is not a single week in which it makes sense to take a break. There are thousands, and to be honest, last week, with my busy schedule on grass, probably I should have decided not to participate“, began commenting on the world No. 5.

“Do not be misunderstood, I really enjoy Washington and enjoy playing the tournament. But there is a new rule that says you have to play a certain amount of ATP 500 events for the ranking. As I injured during the year, I lost two weeks of 500, so I had to play in Washington to have the opportunity to meet my share of the year“The American said.

“Being honest, I don’t think it’s the best rule, because I was injured at the beginning of the year and I thought a week of rest would have been great. Many are prioritizing the US Open And they don’t want to come here, play this tournament, play in Cincinnati and get exhausted for the US Open. So it’s just a matter of priorities. For me, obviously, being American, it is a tournament that I enjoy playing and I am excited to be here, but I understand that for some Europeans it could be too much, and they probably want to prioritize the US Open, “he justified.

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