Tennis-Players struggle with injury and motivation due to tight calendar, Alcaraz says


Tennis - Laver Cup - Uber Arena, Berlin, Germany - September 21, 2024 Team Europe's Carlos Alcaraz in action during his match against Team World's Ben Shelton REUTERS/Annegret Hilse

(Reuters) - 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.

The world number three, who has won the French Open and Wimbledon this year apart from a silver medal in the Paris Olympics, said he feared the situation would worsen in the future with more mandatory tournaments added to the calendar.

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