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“Carlos Alcaraz Behaved Like A Spoiled Brat” – Insider Accuses Spaniard of Having a ‘Big Ego’ After Complaint About ATP Schedule

Carlos Alcaraz’s recent outspokenness about the ATP schedule and on-court frustrations has drawn sharp criticism from tennis insiders. The seven-time Grand Slam champion, who returned to competition after a four-month layoff due to a wrist injury, faced a surprising straight-sets loss to unseeded Belgian Zizou Bergs at the Shanghai Masters in October.

Alcaraz, who had just won the Japan Open in Tokyo, blamed inconsistent ball bounce and court conditions for his early exit, a complaint that tennis analyst Benoit Maylin called out as entitled behavior. Maylin, who has previously praised Alcaraz, accused the Spaniard of acting like a ‘spoiled brat’ and urged him to adjust his attitude, noting his tendency to dictate terms and complain excessively about minor setbacks.

Alcaraz’s public remarks ahead of the Shanghai Masters—where he criticized the ATP’s demanding calendar and its impact on player health—further fueled the backlash. Maylin argued that Alcaraz’s recent attitude clashes with the player’s earlier, more humble persona, calling for a return to the ‘fun-loving’ version of the Spaniard who once inspired admiration rather than frustration.

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