Spanish tennis superstar Carlos Alcaraz had a 2024 to remember—winning the French Open and Wimbledon singles titles in addition to an Olympic silver medal. However, he appeared to fade a bit as the season wore on.

Carlos Alcaraz has become the latest player to weigh into the growing row over the tennis schedule. The four-time Grand Slam champion put tennis bosses on alert over the packed calendar, saying: “They are going to kill us in some way.” It comes after Jack Draper and Iga Swiatek criticised the “exhausting” professional circuit.

Four-time grand slam winner Carlos Alcaraz said a tight tennis calendar makes it difficult for players to stay motivated throughout the year and increases the risk of injuries.

Currently competing in his 14th tournament of the year at the Laver Cup, Alcaraz voiced concerns about the long season and the physical strain it places on athletes.

Carlos Alcaraz beat American Ben Shelton 6-4 6-4 to level the score between Team Europe and Team World on the second day of the Laver Cup on Saturday. Alcaraz, who has already claimed titles at this year’s French Open and

After Friday’s matches were split evenly, Team World’s Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz beat top-five opponents and Ben Shelton and Alejandro Tabilo crushed Team Europe’s Casper Ruud and Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-1,

Highlights from the Laver Cup singles match between Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton which took place at the Uber Arena Berlin, Germany.

Carlos Alcaraz expressed frustration with the demanding tennis schedule, citing its impact on players' health and motivation. With 50 singles matches in 2024 already under his belt, he highlighted how the tight calendar leads to injuries.

The 21-year-old 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.