Carlos Alcaraz links Jannik Sinner's injury to ATP Tour schedule
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 11:10 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Carlos Alcaraz discussed Jannik Sinner's knee injury, attributing it to the demanding ATP Tour schedule during an interview on October 8. Sinner ended his season due to this injury, which has raised concerns among players about the potential for increased injuries linked to the tour's packed calendar. Alcaraz, recently recovering from his own wrist injury, has expressed the need for ATP to reconsider its scheduling, suggesting that players might start taking longer breaks to manage their physical health. Alcaraz is set to compete at the Shanghai Masters against Juan Manuel Cerundolo on October 9.
- •Carlos Alcaraz addresses Jannik Sinner's knee injury on October 8.
- •Sinner has ended his season due to the injury.
- •Alcaraz has returned to play after a wrist injury.
- •He plans to take longer breaks in future seasons.
- •Alcaraz competes at the Shanghai Masters on October 9.
- 11:10 PMYahoo Sports — “They Are Pushing Us Too Much” – Carlos Alcaraz Blames Jannik Sinner’s Knee Injury On Grueling ATP Schedule
"Carlos Alcaraz on Thursday shared his thoughts on Jannik Sinner’s knee injury, pointing to the ATP Tour’s demanding schedule as a possible factor behind the increasing number of injuries among players. Alcaraz returned to the court in September after a four-month absence due to the wrist injury he sustained at the Barcelona Open.
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