In the ongoing discussion about the ATP calendar’s rigorous demands, Daniil Medvedev’s coach, Gilles Cervara, recently voiced his concerns, aligning with comments from world-ranked Carlos Alcaraz and other tennis stars. The debate around player fatigue has grown, with the tennis calendar’s intensity being widely criticized for its unrelenting pace and exhaustive schedule.
Alcaraz has been outspoken about the physical toll the current schedule takes on players, stating after his second-round win over Ben Shelton in the Laver Cup, “They are going to kill us in some way.” He expressed that many top players face burnout and struggle with motivation due to an overwhelming calendar, at times making it difficult to even attend certain tournaments. Alcaraz highlighted that the cumulative physical and mental toll could lead to player injuries and compromises on peak performance, concerns echoed by rivals Iga Swiatek and Alexander Zverev.
Jannik Sinner, however, took a different stance, hinting at resilience as part of the game, which sparked mixed reactions among fans. Medvedev’s coach Cervara, interviewed by Tennis Channel, added his perspective, referencing the extended duration of Masters 1000 tournaments as a strain that makes the year more grueling than before.
Cervara remarked, “The Masters 1000 on two weeks now makes the year tougher… From my perspective, it lengthens the year, so it’s not easy.” This emphasis on extended tournament schedules resonated with Alcaraz’s criticisms, reinforcing the call for more balanced scheduling.
With the season concluding at the ATP Finals, the ongoing concerns suggest an urgent conversation for a more sustainable calendar, ensuring the health and longevity of the sport’s top talents.
Alcaraz in Paris, ranking, and results in 2024
Now ranked no.2, Carlos has achieved a 52-10 match record in 2024. The Spaniard is now having a run in Paris where he ousted the world no.37 Nicolas Jarry 7-5 6-1.
Carlos Alcaraz will take on the world no.365 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . They have never played each other up to now in top competitions.
Carlos conquered 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Carlos reached the final in Paris (Olympics).
The Spaniard won 17 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Daniil Medvedev in 2024
At the moment ranked no.5, Medvedev played his last match on the 10th of October when he was overcome by world no.1 Jannik Sinner 6-1 6-4 in the quarter in Shanghai (draw).
This season Medvedev has managed to achieve a composed 45-18 record. Daniil Medvedev’s most significant performance of this year was reaching the final at the Australian Open and Indian Wells.
Daniil Medvedev will face the world no.366 Diego Schwartzman in the Round Robin on Sunday at 4:00 pm on CENTER COURT. Their current record is 6-0
for Medvedev.Medvedev was the finalist at the Australian Open and in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open).
Medvedev won 21 titles in his career: 11 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 8 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev squared off 8 times. Their actual head to head record is 6-2 for Alcaraz. Before, the last time they played, Carlos Alcaraz won 7-5 6-3 in the semifinal in Beijing (China Open) on the 1st of October 2024.
In the video below you can watch the highlights.
Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev |
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Alcaraz in Paris, ranking, and results in 2024
Ranked no.2, Carlos achieved a composed 52-10 win-loss record in 2024. Alcaraz is currently having a run in Paris where he ousted the world no.37 Nicolas Jarry 7-5 6-1.
Carlos Alcaraz will come up against the world no.365 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . They have never competed against each other until now in top competitions.
Carlos conquered 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Carlos reached the final in Paris (Olympics).
The Spaniard won 17 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Daniil Medvedev in 2024
Ranked no.5, Medvedev played his last match on the 10th of October when he surrendered to world no.1 Jannik Sinner 6-1 6-4 in the quarter in Shanghai (draw).
This season the Russian has managed to achieve a 45-18 record. Daniil Medvedev’s most significant result of this season was getting to the final at the Australian Open and Indian Wells.
Daniil Medvedev will compete against the world no.366 Diego Schwartzman in the Round Robin on Sunday at 4:00 pm on CENTER COURT. Their current head to head is 6-0 for Medvedev.
The Russian got to the final at the Australian Open and in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open).
The Russian won 21 titles in his career: 11 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 8 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev clashed against each other 8 times. Their record is 6-2 for Alcaraz. Previously, the last time they competed against each other, Carlos Alcaraz won 7-5 6-3 in the semifinal in Beijing (China Open) on the 1st of October 2024.
You can see them in action in the following highlights.
Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev |
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