Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka advocate for reduced tennis tour schedules

Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka expressed concerns regarding the current professional tennis calendar during the 2026 US Open. Alcaraz, who recently returned from a four-month absence due to a wrist injury, stated that playing every mandatory tournament is unsustainable and plans to take longer breaks in the future to manage his workload. Sabalenka echoed these sentiments, calling for the ATP and WTA to reduce the number of mandatory events to better protect player health. Both players warned that failing to address the density of the schedule will likely lead to an increase in injuries. Currently, Alcaraz has advanced to the fourth round after defeating Yibing Wu and is scheduled to face Tommy Paul. Sabalenka, who moved into the fourth round after beating Kamilla Rakhimova, will meet Taylor Townsend next.

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