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Clay court: The surface that makes tennis champions break their rackets

Tennis players are adjusting to clay courts for upcoming European tournaments. This surface slows the ball, prolongs rallies, and tests stamina. Daniil Medvedev's recent defeat highlights the difficulty. Adapting to clay's unpredictable bounce and mastering sliding are crucial. Rafael Nadal's success shows that staying in rallies longer is key to winning on this surface.

11 Apr 2026 11:51 pm