Carlos Alcaraz Criticizes Packed Tennis Calendar After US Open Win
· Sports · Indian Express, BBC Sport
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 in the second round of the US Open in New York. Despite the win, the seven-time Grand Slam champion expressed frustration over the increasingly dense ATP tour calendar. Alcaraz noted that the expansion of seven Masters 1000 events to 12-day tournaments forces players to compete for up to 40 weeks annually. He stated that he intends to take longer breaks in the future, even if it means missing mandatory tournaments, to avoid burnout and injury. Alcaraz admitted that his impatience during the first set against Faria was a result of his desire to perform after a four-month injury layoff.
Why it matters
The rising injury count and burnout among top players like Alcaraz are intensifying the debate over whether the ATP's current tournament schedule is sustainable for professional athletes.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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