eurosport.com - Barbara Schett says Carlos Alcaraz needs to be a given 'a bit of a break' from the lofty expectations on him

Barbara Schett says Carlos Alcaraz needs to be a given 'a bit of a break' from the lofty expectations on him

Carlos Alcaraz «cannot be written off» despite his indifferent form in the run-up the US Open, believes Barbara Schett. Alcaraz went out of the Canadian Open at the last-32 stage, losing to Tommy Paul and later admitting he «couldn't deal with the pressure», Ad He was then unable to progress beyond the last eight in Cincinnati, where was beaten by Britain's Cameron Norrie. ATP Cincinnati'That was unbelievable' — Norrie stuns Alcaraz to secure semi-final spot at Cincinnati Open20/08/2022 AT 08:02 Nevertheless, the 19-year-old Spaniard has still had a phenomenal year given his age and experience, winning two Masters 1000 titles in Miami and Madrid, whilst also triumphing at two other ATP tournaments in Rio and Barcelona.

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Tour Championship betting tips as Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Patrick Cantlay bid for glory at East Lake

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Barbara Schett says she would 'love' for Roger Federer to play Wimbledon again before retiring

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Tour Championship 2022: Tee times, prize money, TV coverage as Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler head field

After a season that has seen 35 different players enter the winners’ circle on the PGA Tour, it all boils down to the Tour Championship at East Lake. Since the FedEx Cup’s inception in 2007, 13 players have got their hands on huge riches in the season-ending event. Ad Only Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are multiple winners, with the latter looking for a hat-trick of victories.

Rab Wardell: Cyclist dies just two days after winning Scottish mountain bike title in Dumfries and Galloway

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Manchester United: Erik ten Hag runs about a bit, his new players are said to be impressed - The Warm-Up

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Barbara Schett says Carlos Alcaraz needs to be a given 'a bit of a break' from the lofty expectations on him

Sarina Wiegman says England have a 'big target' ahead as she names squad for final World Cup qualifiers

Tour Championship betting tips as Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Patrick Cantlay bid for glory at East Lake

Barbara Schett says she would 'love' for Roger Federer to play Wimbledon again before retiring

2022 US Open - John McEnroe tips Rafael Nadal to end year as world No. 1: 'He does things you can’t believe'

Tour Championship 2022: Tee times, prize money, TV coverage as Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler head field

Rab Wardell: Cyclist dies just two days after winning Scottish mountain bike title in Dumfries and Galloway

Manchester United: Erik ten Hag runs about a bit, his new players are said to be impressed - The Warm-Up