"They're Going To Kill Us": Carlos Alcaraz Hits Out At Tennis Calendar, Complains Lack Of Motivation

22.09.2024 - 08:21 sports.ndtv.com

Carlos Alcaraz hit out at the tennis calendar on Saturday, claiming the schedule is "going to kill us". The 21-year-old French Open and Wimbledon champion is currently taking part in the Laver Cup, his 14th tournament of the year.

Before arriving in Berlin, the Spanish star had already played 50 singles matches in 2024, winning three titles and also collecting a silver medal at the Paris Olympics. "Probably they are going to kill us in some way," Alcaraz said Saturday after defeating Ben Shelton in straight sets at the Laver Cup.

Alcaraz said that players had different opinions on the topic, but in his view "the calendar is so tight", adding "right now there are a lot of injuries." "Right now a lot of good players are going to miss a lot of tournaments because of that." He added that the crowded schedule meant he sometimes struggled to motivate himself on the tour. "Sometimes, you don't want to go to a tournament.

I'm not going to lie -- I have felt this way a few times already. "Sometimes I don't feel motivated at all. But as I've said many, many times, I play my best tennis when I smile and enjoy it on court.

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