Jack Draper has added his voice to the growing concerns about the new two-week Masters 1000 format, joining Carlos Alcaraz and Stefanos Tsitsipas in questioning its impact on players. The British star, who recently reached the Madrid Open final, expressed frustration over the extended schedule, arguing that it leaves little time for recovery and training.
Draper highlighted the physical and mental toll of the new format, describing it as a relentless cycle that makes it difficult for players to maintain peak performance. He warned that the demanding schedule could lead to inconsistent results, as fatigue prevents players from delivering their best tennis on a regular basis.
Alcaraz and Tsitsipas have also voiced their concerns, with Alcaraz stating that the traditional one-week format was better for both players and the sport. Tsitsipas was even more direct, calling the extended tournaments a drag and criticizing the lack of recovery time.
Draper hopes that the ATP and tournament organizers will reconsider the schedule to allow players more space for training and rest. He believes that without adjustments, the quality of tennis could suffer, as players struggle to balance competition with the demands of the new format.
The debate over the Masters 1000 schedule continues to grow, with more players speaking out about the challenges it presents. Whether the ATP will respond to these concerns remains to be seen, but the conversation around player welfare and tournament structure is unlikely to fade anytime soon.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2025
Currently the world no.3, the Spaniard played his last match on the 20th of April when he surrendered to world no.9 Holger Rune 7-6(6) 6-2 in the final in Barcelona (draw).
Currently, during this season Alcaraz has achieved a composed 24-5 match record. Alcaraz clinched 2 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam and Monte-Carlo. Alcaraz was the finalist in Barcelona.
He is also scheduled to play in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia) on the 7th of May and French Open (French Open) on the 25th of May.
Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2025
Ranked world no.18, Tsitsipas played his last match on the 29th of April when he capitulated to world no.11 Lorenzo Musetti 7-5 7-6(3) in the 3rd round in Madrid (draw).
This season Tsitsipas achieved a compiled 16-9 match record. This year, the Greek won 1 title in Dubai.
He is also scheduled to play in Hamburg (Hamburg Open) on the 18th of May and French Open (French Open) on the 25th of May.
Carlos Alcaraz and Stefanos Tsitsipas clashed against each other 6 times. Their current head to head is 6-0 for Alcaraz.