Tennis Doctor Ruiz-Cotorro: Alcaraz Shares Nadal's Physical Traits, No Concerns Over Physique
Ángel Ruiz-Cotorro, the renowned tennis doctor who formerly treated Rafael Nadal and currently oversees player health at the Conde de Godó tournament, provides an analysis of modern tennis injuries and Carlos Alcaraz's physical condition. Speaking to El Mundo, Ruiz-Cotorro highlights that tennis has become significantly more physical over the last two decades due to faster materials and higher intensity, leading to new types of injuries, particularly in hips, adductors, elbows, and wrists. He argues that the sport is currently winning the battle against player health, driven by a demanding points system that limits rest. The doctor draws parallels between Alcaraz and Nadal, noting that Alcaraz possesses similar key attributes such as power, resistance, and acceleration. While acknowledging Alcaraz's recent retirement from the Godó tournament due to injury, Ruiz-Cotorro expresses no concern regarding his overall physique. He also reflects on Nadal's career, emphasizing how his congenital foot condition required specialized training adaptations, yet he remained a physical marvel. The interview underscores the urgent need for structural changes in tennis to manage player workload and reduce injury rates.
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Tennis Doctor Ruiz-Cotorro: Alcaraz Shares Nadal's Physical Traits, No Concerns Over Physique
Ángel Ruiz-Cotorro, the renowned tennis doctor who formerly treated Rafael Nadal and currently oversees player health at the Conde de Godó tournament, provides an analysis of modern tennis injuries and Carlos Alcaraz's physical condition. Speaking to El Mundo, Ruiz-Cotorro highlights that tennis has become significantly more physical over the last two decades due to faster materials and higher intensity, leading to new types of injuries, particularly in hips, adductors, elbows, and wrists. He argues that the sport is currently winning the battle against player health, driven by a demanding points system that limits rest. The doctor draws parallels between Alcaraz and Nadal, noting that Alcaraz possesses similar key attributes such as power, resistance, and acceleration. While acknowledging Alcaraz's recent retirement from the Godó tournament due to injury, Ruiz-Cotorro expresses no concern regarding his overall physique. He also reflects on Nadal's career, emphasizing how his congenital foot condition required specialized training adaptations, yet he remained a physical marvel. The interview underscores the urgent need for structural changes in tennis to manage player workload and reduce injury rates.
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