Carlos Alcaraz says he plans to take longer breaks from tennis and may skip tournaments, citing the difficulty of managing a packed ATP schedule without risking fatigue or injury. He makes the comments after a match in which he overcomes Jaime Faria in four sets.
Alcaraz, who says he has recently returned from a wrist injury, suggests that taking time off could help him stay fresh as the season continues. The outlets describe his remarks as a criticism of the hectic tennis calendar, with multiple reports noting that he signals a change in his planning going forward by adding rest periods and potentially withdrawing from certain events.
Across the coverage, the central points remain consistent: Alcaraz speaks about the “impossible” nature of the schedule, emphasizes the physical demands on players, and indicates he will adjust his tournament schedule by taking more substantial breaks.
