The Work Behind Professional Tennis | Sohail Clinic

Over the past year, part of the Sohail Clinic team—including Marco, José, and Vicent—has supported various professional tennis players competing on the ATP Tour. Their work is continuous, discreet, and focused heavily on helping the body sustain peak performance in an environment of maximum demand.

Physical Therapy in Tennis Goes Far Beyond Treating Injuries

When sports physical therapy is mentioned, many people immediately think of injury rehabilitation. In professional tennis, however, that is only a fraction of the job.

Most of the time, the focus centers on preventing overload, managing accumulated fatigue, helping the body adapt to surface changes, and detecting subtle signals before they develop into major issues. The physical therapist supports the athlete even when there is no obvious pain, but rather mechanical wear—moments when the body continues to compete but begins to signal the need for adjustments.

Supporting the Athlete on a Relentless Calendar

The professional tennis circuit is relentless. Long travel days, daily training sessions, high-intensity matches, and very little recovery time between tournaments define the routine. In this environment, the therapist's work must be practical, efficient, and precisely calculated.

There is not always time for lengthy treatments. Often, it comes down to making the right decision at the right moment: offloading a specific muscle group, adjusting a routine, managing loads, or simply helping the body reach optimal condition for the next match.

Marco, José, and Vicent have worked directly within this reality, adapting to the player's rhythm and the demands of the season without compromising clinical judgment.

Sports Physical Therapy Built on Trust and Player Knowledge

In elite sports, the relationship between a player and their physical therapist is critical. Trust cannot be improvised; it is earned through presence, active listening, and consistent execution.

Understanding how each athlete's body responds, how it recovers, which areas tend to accumulate tension, and how the schedule impacts performance enables practitioners to anticipate needs and work with greater precision. Physical therapy in tennis is not merely technical—it relies on continuous communication, close observation, and a comprehensive understanding of the athlete.

Seasonal Support

In the following video, José Antonio Rodríguez—a physical therapist at Sohail Clinic who accompanied Sebastian Korda—explains what treatment and support for a professional tennis player look like throughout the season, what is addressed in clinical sessions, and why elite sports physical therapy extends far beyond treating isolated injuries.

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At Sohail Clinic, we remain committed to a model of sports physical therapy that understands high performance from the inside out—supporting real-world athletic demands and recognizing that, often, the most effective work is what allows an athlete to keep competing seamlessly.