Carlos Alcaraz, currently world No. 3, has voiced concerns about the ATP tour’s demanding schedule, highlighting that the increasing number of mandatory tournaments is taking a toll on players. Alcaraz shared his thoughts during a press conference at the China Open, stating, “There are a lot of tournaments during the year… They are probably going to kill us in some way.”

While acknowledging the challenges, world No. 1 Jannik Sinner took a more moderate stance, emphasizing that players have the freedom to choose which tournaments they play: “You don’t have to play a tournament. If you want, you can play. If not, you don’t play.”

Alcaraz responded to Sinner’s remarks, noting that opinions vary among players, with some agreeing and others disagreeing about the calendar’s intensity. He also emphasized the importance of distinguishing between official tournaments and exhibition matches, as they require different levels of physical exertion.

As the tennis season progresses, both Alcaraz and Sinner remain key players to watch, as they prepare for the upcoming ATP 500 in Beijing and the Shanghai Masters.

Carlos Alcaraz in 2024

Now the world no.3, the Spaniard played his last match on the 22^nd of September when he overcame world no.7 Taylor Fritz 6-2 7-5 in the round robin in the Laver Cup (draw).

At the moment, during this season Carlos owns a 43-9 win-loss record. Carlos clinched 3 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open and Wimbledon. Carlos was the finalist in Paris.

Carlos Alcaraz will square off with the world no.358 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . In the past, they have never competed against each other until now on the main tour.

Carlos clinched 3 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open and Wimbledon. Carlos was the runner-up in Paris (Olympics).

Carlos won 16 titles in his career: 4 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)