Rafael Nadal says ATP not concerned about player's health, long-term impact of injuries
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Rafael Nadal says the ATP is not doing enough to protect players' health, claiming the increased number of tournaments on hard courts will lead to long-term injuries and affect players after they retire.
Nadal is in Brazil to play his second tournament after a seven-month layoff to recover from a left-knee injury. He lost in the final in Chile last week.
Nadal says leaders of the men's tour aren't thinking of ways to lengthen players' careers.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}He says tennis is the only major sport where players are forced to play on cement, and it's a health issue that must involve doctors and players.