“Wrong direction” – Carlos Alcaraz calls out dangerous ATP schedule causing injuries to players after Jannik Sinner debacle

Carlos Alcaraz recently called out the dangerous ATP schedule.

By Riddhi Acharya · Sportskeeda

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 8:09 AM

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Carlos Alcaraz criticized the ATP Tour schedule, claiming it is heading in the wrong direction and causing player injuries.
Reigning World No. 1 Jannik Sinner ended his season early due to a knee injury after missing the US Open.
Alcaraz previously missed four months of the season with a wrist injury before returning to action at the US Open.

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Carlos Alcaraz has criticized the demanding ATP Tour calendar, arguing that tennis leadership is heading in the wrong direction and overburdening players. His remarks follow World No. 1 Jannik Sinner ending his season early due to a knee injury sustained after Wimbledon, which also forced him out of the US Open.

Alcaraz dealt with his own fitness troubles this season, missing four months with a wrist injury before returning at the US Open. After winning the Japan Open, the World No. 3 is next scheduled to compete at the Shanghai Masters.

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