Time and again we have heard some of the famous names in the game of tennis complaining about the rigorous ATP calendar.

Whether they are right or not, one has to consider that every sport in this world talks about making money. From the ATP committee's point of view, it is very clear that the more tennis tournaments there are the more sponsors would get involved and obviously more money would be generated. Now whether they have crossed the line and put the pressure of fitness on the players is something that can be debated.

I sometimes wonder; these players make so much money and for doing what? They only make it because they are good at what they do. Sport is a profession which requires you to stay fit, anyway. It's like work for these guys who call themselves professionals. If they are indeed professionals, they should just stop complaining and get to work. They should realise that the more they play, the more they earn.

So, if the ATP calendar gets too tough for you, just miss a tournament or two. Take your breaks. What is the big deal anyway?

I think they have to realise that if they have got into something as a profession, they have to attend to the needs of it. One of thoe needs is fitness. I notice some of these players, including the top ones in the world, just don't look like sportsmen any more. Leaving Rafael Nadal out - he is the greatest example of fitness I have ever seen - all others who complain should look at themselves. If they feel it's too hard on their bodies they should either work harder or just quit. You are not going to win matches sitting in the corner and complaining.

I don't think the ATP calendar is tough. If the players feel it's tough, they should take a break in the middle. You don't need to play every tournament just because it's there.