Carlos Alcaraz stated that the scheduling of his US Open quarterfinal against Ben Shelton should have started earlier. After losing in a tightly contested five-set match, Alcaraz expressed concerns about the impact of late-night finishes on players. He also mentioned that he misses playing against rival Jannik Sinner, with whom he has only faced off once this season due to both players dealing with injuries.
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As he prepares to play for Team Europe at the Laver Cup, Alcaraz confirmed that he feels exhausted by the current tennis schedule. He echoed comments made by former tennis champion Andre Agassi, who emphasized the need for a proper off-season for players, asserting that the demands of the sport have intensified since his retirement in 2006.
Alcaraz's return to the court comes after his defeat at the US Open, where he played under the captaincy of Yannick Noah, who expressed concern regarding Alcaraz's earlier remarks about the tennis calendar. Despite his recent complaints about the demanding schedule, Alcaraz opted to compete in the Laver Cup instead of representing Spain at the Davis Cup.