Are the top tennis players preserving themselves for the French Open?

Question

We have retirements from top players who are feeling they shouldnt peak too soon......

Answer 1

The clay season schedule is very tight, and players and fans are complaning, they won't play their best in Hamburg, they just can't.

Answer 2

Looks like they all are, both ATP and WTA players. Like you've said, there have been a lot of retirements lately. And a lot of players are withdrawing from tournaments at the risk of getting an injury. I think it is a smart decision for them to get ready for the French Open this month.

Answer 3

Y`know what perhaps, it is kinda funny how many players retired this year at Rome, just think of the poor crowd lol never got to see a decent match well a completed one at that matter! Lets see how things go....tennis is soooo exciting :P haha Rafa is da s*x :) Vamos Rafa hope his foot is better with that horrible blister :(

Answer 4

yes i m sure .they r not showing their best

Answer 5

yeah.. clay season is very very very tight... players as well has a tight schedule...

Answer 6

I think so. It IS the next major event.

Answer 7

Probably. They usually use these pre-Roland events for practice.