Tennis Briefing: Casper Ruud speaks on human rights; more and more injury withdrawals
Briefly

Ugo Humbert criticized the ATP Masters 1000 event extensions, claiming that while players are told they'll earn more, they actually face higher expenses, making it unsustainable.
Grigor Dimitrov opened up about his mental health struggles, emphasizing the importance of communication among players and the need for openness regarding mental health challenges in tennis.
Casper Ruud addressed the issue of sportswashing in tennis, expressing concern over the human rights records of countries hosting tennis events and urging a closer examination.
Jannik Sinner won a significant prize in Riyadh, defeating Carlos Alcaraz, but the event raised more questions about the implications of hosting such tournaments in countries with controversial reputations.
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