Why shadows on a tennis court cause headaches for players and fans

The New York Times Tennis Briefing highlights how stadium design and sunlight create problematic shadows on tennis courts, notably at the Halle Open. The article also covers Holger Rune's confirmed absence from Wimbledon due to a ruptured left Achilles tendon sustained at the Stockholm Open in October, alongside injuries to Carlos Alcaraz, Jack Draper, and Lorenzo Musetti, all of whom withdrew from Queen's Club. Rune's mother and manager Aneke raised concerns about the growing number of young players sidelined by injuries.