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“I Believe Carlos Alcaraz Is Low-Key Doing Protests Behind The Scenes” – Tennis Insider Claims Spaniard Has Bigger Problems With ATP After Shanghai Call-Out

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz has taken a more aggressive stance against the ATP Tour’s grueling schedule, suggesting the packed calendar is directly contributing to a surge in player injuries.

The Spaniard, who returned to competition after a four-month layoff due to a wrist injury sustained at the Barcelona Open in April, skipped five major tournaments—including the French Open, Wimbledon, and the Madrid and Italian Opens—before competing at the Shanghai Masters. There, he criticized the ATP’s relentless tour structure, arguing that the demand to play too many events in too short a time is pushing athletes to their physical limits.

His comments have sparked speculation that Alcaraz may be quietly resisting the tour’s promotional obligations, with reports indicating he has avoided ATP marketing commitments and may prefer shorter ATP 500 events over the grueling two-week Masters 1000 tournaments. The 22-year-old recently won his first title since returning at the Japan Open, signaling a gradual comeback, though his frustration with the tour’s demands appears to be growing.

Meanwhile, Alcaraz also expressed support for rival Jannik Sinner, who has been sidelined since Wimbledon due to a knee injury, highlighting the broader issue of player health in professional tennis.

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Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys totally disagree with what’s been said about Alexander Zverev recently