Adriano Panatta, the 1976 Roland-Garros champion, has weighed in on Carlos Alcaraz’s recent struggles, questioning whether the young Spaniard’s packed schedule is contributing to his physical setbacks.
Alcaraz, one of the most promising talents in tennis, has voiced concerns about the length of Masters 1000 tournaments, which span two weeks. However, Panatta suggests that the issue may lie not in the tournament format but in Alcaraz’s relentless schedule.
As per OA Sport, Panatta commented:
“I read that the Spaniard complained that the Masters 1000 lasts two weeks, but let’s look carefully at his schedule… After Monte-Carlo, he went to Barcelona, then he will do Madrid, Rome, and Paris without interruption.
Is it a problem of the calendar or a problem of the schedule because he plays all the time?”
Following Monte-Carlo, Alcaraz immediately moved on to Barcelona, with Madrid, Rome, and Paris lined up without a break. Panatta’s remarks highlight the demanding nature of the modern tennis calendar and raise the question of whether players should reconsider their approach to scheduling in order to maintain peak performance and avoid injuries.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2025
LWWWWLWWWW Ranked world no.3, Carlos played his last match on the 20th of April when he was overcome by world no.9 Holger Rune 7-6(6) 6-2 in the final in Barcelona (draw).
This year Alcaraz has managed to achieve a compiled 24-5 record. Carlos conquered 2 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam and Monte-Carlo. The Spaniard got to the final in Barcelona.
