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Alcaraz says playing every tournament is impossible

After returning to competition following a four-month break, Carlos Alcaraz said his body needs long recovery periods.

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What is happening

Speaking after defeating Portugal’s Faria at the US Open, Alcaraz said the ATP calendar risks requiring players to compete for 40 weeks and that playing every tournament is impossible.

Why is it on the Radar?

His comments highlight concerns about the demands of the ATP calendar and the need for breaks to recover physically.

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