Benoit Maylin criticizes Carlos Alcaraz for ATP schedule complaints

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Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Benoit Maylin criticizes Carlos Alcaraz for ATP schedule complaints
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Tennis insider Benoit Maylin has publicly criticized Carlos Alcaraz after the Spaniard expressed frustration regarding the ATP schedule and playing conditions. Alcaraz recently lost to Zizou Bergs at the Shanghai Masters in a straight-set match on October 12. Following the loss, he voiced concerns about the inconsistency of the balls and the demands placed on players, advocating for changes to protect athlete health. Maylin labeled Alcaraz's behavior as that of a 'spoiled brat' and called for a shift in attitude, suggesting the seven-time Grand Slam champion needs to accept criticism. Alcaraz, who recently won the Japan Open, is scheduled to compete next at the Erste Bank Open in Vienna, beginning Saturday.

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  • •Maylin calls Alcaraz a 'whiner' for his complaints.
  • •Alcaraz lost to Zizou Bergs at the Shanghai Masters on October 12.
  • •He criticized the ATP for pushing players too hard amid injury concerns.
  • •Alcaraz is set to compete in the Erste Bank Open starting October 21.
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  • 11:08 PMYahoo Sports — “Carlos Alcaraz Behaved Like A Spoiled Brat” – Insider Accuses Spaniard of Having a ‘Big Ego’ After Complaint About ATP Schedule
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Tennis insider Benoit Maylin criticized Carlos Alcaraz over his public complaints about the ATP schedule, accusing the Spaniard of acting entitled and calling for him to change his attitude. Alcaraz was last seen at the Shanghai Masters, where he suffered a surprising straight-set defeat to unseeded Belgian Zizou Bergs in the round of 32 on Oct.

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