Alcaraz pushes back against tennis calendar: I will skip some tournaments

Carlos Alcaraz says his wrist injury has convinced him that tennis’s packed calendar needs to change.

The seven-time Grand Slam champion missed four months because of the injury and lost his position as world No. 1 during that forced break. After reaching the second round of the US Open, the Spanish player said he planned to build more rest into his season.

Alcaraz warned that the crowded schedule increases the risk of injuries and burnout. He said he would skip a few tournaments in the future and argued that “something must be done” about the calendar.

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Something must be done, I will skip a few tournaments.