You are here Sportswire Murray warns of players' strike

Murray warns of players' strike

Murray will take part in talks at the Shanghai Masters next month, when the players will discuss what can be done to reduce the amount of tournaments they are expected to play.

Concerns were raised over the high number of retirements at the US Open and the crammed schedule in New York. There are fears that players are being expected to play too many events, leaving them with little chance of rest.

Murray, the world No4, who went straight from losing in the US Open semi-finals to playing for Great Britain in the Davis Cup match against Hungary last weekend, believes there are players who would have no problem with downing their racquets. He appears ready to join them if the authorities refuse to accept the players' demands, fearing it could be years before anything changes unless the players act.

Read more at the UK's Daily Telegraph ....


Most Popular Sportswires:

Latest Sportswires:

@BackPageLead

BackPageLead Daily News Feed