Tennis' Hidden Toll: Alcaraz's Warning Shot Across the Bow Carlos Alcaraz's candid comments about the unsustainable tennis calendar have sent shockwaves through the sport, but they're not a surprise to those who've been watching players struggle to keep up.
The world No 1's assertion that he'll be taking more breaks in the future is less a personal decision than a desperate attempt to avoid burnout.
High profile absences at the US Open, including Jannik Sinner and Jack Draper, highlight the grueling schedule players face.