Carlos Alcaraz plans to skip ATP events to manage scheduling demands

Carlos Alcaraz announced his intention to take extended breaks from the professional tennis tour to address ongoing fatigue and injury concerns. Following a four-set victory over Jaime Faria at the 2026 US Open, Alcaraz stated that players must exercise the option to withdraw from mandatory ATP tournaments. He argued that the current schedule, which requires competition for nearly 40 weeks per year, makes full participation impossible. Recent injury data from the Professional Tennis Players Association supports these concerns, reporting significant spikes in upper-body and arm injuries throughout 2026. Other top players, including Taylor Fritz, Iga Swiatek, and Alexander Zverev, have similarly criticized the heavy volume of travel and limited rest periods. Alcaraz intends to prioritize physical health by missing select tournaments in the future to ensure longevity on the tour.

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