Britain’s Jack Draper has called on tennis authorities to rethink the sport’s congested calendar, warning that an unrelenting schedule is putting the next generation of players at risk of serious injuries and shortened careers.

The 22-year-old world No. 9 spoke out after Denmark’s Holger Rune suffered a suspected torn Achilles during his match in Stockholm this week — the latest in a growing list of young stars to break down as the season nears its end.

The men’s and women’s tours span nearly 11 months, with players competing across continents on multiple surfaces and with minimal rest between events. The demanding schedule has drawn increasing criticism in recent weeks, as high-profile players — including Draper himself — have been forced to withdraw from tournaments or cut their seasons short.

“Injuries are going to happen,” Draper acknowledged in a social media post on Saturday. “We are pushing our bodies to do things they aren’t supposed to in elite sport. We have so many incredible younger guys on the tour right now and I’m proud to be a part of that. However, the tour and the calendar have to adapt if any of us are going to achieve some sort of longevity.”

Draper, who missed last month’s U.S. Open with an arm injury, said the current demands of the tour make it difficult for emerging players to stay healthy and sustain progress. His comments come as Rune, 22, faces an anxious wait for a full diagnosis after collapsing in tears during his quarter-final match in Sweden.

The issue is not confined to the men’s circuit. The WTA Tour has also faced scrutiny over player workload and travel demands during the ongoing Asian swing. A number of prominent names — including Naomi Osaka, Emma Raducanu, Daria Kasatkina, Elina Svitolina, and Paula Badosa — have all battled injury or fitness concerns in recent months.

Tennis legends including Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal have long warned that the sport’s year-round grind leaves little room for recovery, particularly for younger players still developing physically. Draper’s comments add to a growing chorus urging the ATP and WTA to consider reforms such as a shorter calendar or mandatory rest periods.

For Draper, who has endured a series of fitness setbacks early in his career, the issue is personal. The British left-hander reached a career-high ranking this season after a breakthrough run at the DC Open in August but has since been sidelined with recurring arm and shoulder problems.

“I love this sport, and I know how lucky we are to do what we do,” Draper said. “But if we want the next generation to stay healthy and keep performing at a high level, something has to change.”

With the ATP Finals and the Davis Cup still ahead before the tour concludes in December, players like Draper are calling for tennis to take a hard look at its future — before more promising careers are cut short.