Carlos Alcaraz has made a decision for 2025 which has been criticised by sections of the tennis fanbase.
The 21-year-old came off a successful 2024 season in which he became the youngest player to win the French Open and Wimbledon in the same season.
He added two more titles and an Olympic silver medal to his list of achievements over the past 12 months and is looking to hit the ground running next season.
But it has since been announced that Alcaraz will add another exhibition event to his calendar, which many fans are not impressed with.
Tennis fans react to Carlos Alcaraz’s latest schedule decision
Carlos Alcaraz played in four exhibition events in 2024, the last of which came against Francis Tiafoe in Charlotte, North Carolina.
It has now been confirmed that they will play each other in another exhibition contest on March 2, 2025 in Puerto Rico.
2016 Olympic champion and hometown hero Monica Puig is set to make an appearance at the event, set to emanate from San Juan.
While Alcaraz is looking forward to the event, fans have criticised him for signing to another exhibition event, after he complained about the length of the schedule this past season.
X user @PrideofSpuyten wrote: “Not a wise decision given his laundry list of injuries. Rest your body for real tournaments and the money will come,” and @yongolini posted: “Not sure if it’s a good thing. Just hope he stays healthy and injury free next season.”
@LoliLondon fumed: “IF I hear one more time @carlosalcaraz complaining of a ‘hectic, long season’ I am going to lose it ! Do whatever & put up with the tour, no more complaints.”
@Bi08101657 added: “Not a good idea. His style of play (even if it’s just an exhibition), can be an accident waiting to happen.”
Carlos Alcaraz criticises jam-packed tennis season
Alcaraz was one of few players who spoke out on the congested tennis season in 2024 which is why fans cannot understand why he added another event to his schedule or 2025.
There was very little turnaround between some events during the season such as the Davis Cup group stages starting just two days after the US Open final.
Alcaraz claimed the schedule leaves players more susceptible to injuries and there is not enough time to have sufficient breaks during the season.
“In a way, they are killing us,” Alcaraz said in September. “Right now there are many players injured due to the calendar and other factors.
“But at some point, there will be players who will have to skip tournaments because they have to take care of their bodies, families, and other aspects of life besides tennis.”
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