Carlos Alcaraz’s criticism of tennis’s demanding schedule has reignited debates about player fatigue. Despite labeling the calendar as grueling, Alcaraz participated in multiple exhibition events, drawing attention from ATP president Andrea Gaudenzi.
Gaudenzi, without naming anyone, encouraged players to use the off-season for rest rather than exhibitions, highlighting their autonomy in managing their schedules. “Tennis isn’t like other sports where players are employed by a club. They can decide their schedule,” Gaudenzi told L’Equipe.
Some players, like Alcaraz, sign up for exhibitions due to significant prize money. Alcaraz admitted the $6 million purse enticed him to compete at the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh, where he reached the final but lost to Jannik Sinner.
While players like Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev advocate schedule adjustments to prevent injuries, Gaudenzi suggested reducing ATP 250 events if the season were shortened. The 2025 season will maintain its January-to-November timeline, mirroring 2024.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Currently the world no.3, Carlos played his last match on the 19th
of November when he beat world no.40 Tallon Griekspoor 7-6(0) 6-3 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).Currently, during this year Alcaraz owns a 54-13 match record. The Spaniard clinched 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Alcaraz reached the final in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz will square off with the world no.363 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . They have never competed against each other as of now on the main tour.
The Spaniard clinched 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)
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