While our world rapidly evolves and other sports adapt with rule changes, tennis has remained largely unchanged. This presents both challenges and opportunities. Toni Nadal explains us what he is thinking about Tennis’ evolution.  

Nowadays, professional sports have evolved physically - athletes are stronger and benefit from advances in nutrition, training, and recovery techniques. Tennis professionals are no exception, continuously pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the sport.  

Amateur tennis remains challenging. Unlike activities offering quick rewards, tennis demands time, practice, resilience, and the ability to overcome frustration. Both physical and mental development are essential at every level.  

Toni Nadal explains that people typically play sports for three reasons, all of which tennis complicates:  

• "For socializing" – While doubles offer more interaction, tennis remains fundamentally individual.  

• "For health" – Beginners spend more time chasing balls than getting exercise. You need to reach a certain level before experiencing real fitness benefits.  

• "For fun" – Initial frustration is inevitable as beginners struggle to keep the ball in play. Enjoyment requires developing basic skills first.  

As alternatives like padel and pickleball gain popularity with their faster learning curves, Toni Nadal suggests modifying racket sizes and developing balls that bounce less, giving players more control without changing the sport's essence.  

If we think about future, the essence of tennis should not be changed:   

• Resilience over convenience  

• Long-term satisfaction over immediate results  

In our world of instant gratification, tennis offers something increasingly rare: the deep fulfillment that comes only through patience and persistence.