Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev have openly criticized the lengthy tennis season, sparking debate within the sport. Alcaraz highlighted his motivational struggles during the 2024 Laver Cup, admitting that the season’s grind occasionally dampens his enthusiasm. Zverev echoed these sentiments, labeling the season “unnecessarily long” due to an excessive number of tournaments.
However, both players faced backlash for participating in lucrative exhibition events, with Alcaraz acknowledging financial incentives as a factor for joining the Six Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia.
ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi addressed these concerns, emphasizing player autonomy in choosing their schedules. He suggested that players could reduce exhibition appearances to prioritize rest and balance their commitments. Gaudenzi also defended the structure of the ATP calendar, stressing its flexibility and the independent contractor status of players.
Gaudenzi added that recent changes, like expanding Masters 1000 events, minimally impact player workloads. While opinions remain divided, reigning World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has adopted a contrasting stance, favoring the current structure.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
WLWLLWLWWW Currently the world no.3, the Spaniard played his last match on the 19th of November when he overcame world no.40 Tallon Griekspoor 7-6(0) 6-3 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
Currently, during this season the Spaniard has managed to achieve a 54-13 win-loss record. Carlos has won 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Alcaraz got to the final in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz will take on the world no.363 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . In the past, they have never competed against each other so far on the main tour.
The Spaniard clinched 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Carlos got to the final in Paris (Olympics).
Carlos 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)
Alexander Zverev in 2024
LWWWWWWWWL Ranked world no.2 (career-high), Zverev played his last match on the 16th of November when he was overcome by world no.4 Taylor Fritz 6-3 3-6 7-6(3) in the semifinal in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).
This season Alexander owns a composed 69-21 match record. Zverev clinched 3 titles in 2024 in Australia, Rome and Paris. Alexander reached the final at the French Open and Hamburg.
Alexander Zverev will come up against the world no.29 Felix Auger-Aliassime in the Round Robin on Sunday at 2:00 pm on CENTER COURT. Their current head to head is 6-2 for Zverev.
The German has won 3 titles in 2024 in Australia, Rome and Paris. Alexander got to the final at the French Open and in Hamburg (Hamburg Open).
The German won 24 titles in his career: 8 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts and 8 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev clashed against each other 13 times. Their current record is 8-5 for Zverev. Before, the last time they played each other, Alexander Zverev won 7-6(5) 6-4 in the round robin in Turin (Nitto ATP Finals) on the 15th of November 2024.
In the following video you can watch the key moments of their match.
Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev |
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