Alcaraz, before his debut at the Six Kings Slam: "I don't feel 100%, but I will perform well"

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Carlos Alcaraz has already landed in Riyadh. The world number one is ready to compete in the second edition of the Six Kings Slam, despite the physical doubts due to his ankle, which he twisted in the first match of the ATP Tokyo and forced him to withdraw from the ATP Shanghai.

As expected, Carlos Alcaraz was asked in an interview with PA agency about the condition of his ankle. He was also questioned about the criticism some players, like him, are facing for complaining about the tight ATP schedule and then participating in exhibitions like the Six Kings Slam. He will debut on Friday against the winner of the match between Taylor Fritz and Alexander Zverev.

Carlos Alcaraz defended his decision to play exhibitions like the Six Kings Slam

"I don't feel, I would say, a hundred percent, the doubts are there when I move on the court, but I think I have improved a lot and I am going to compete and perform well here at the Six Kings Slam."

Exhibitions, much less intense than the ATP circuit

"I think it is a topic that many players and many people are discussing regarding the calendar, how tight it is with so many tournaments and two-week events, and then they make, I would say, excuses with exhibitions, saying 'players complain about the schedule and then play some exhibitions'."

"All I can say is that it is a really different format, a different situation, playing exhibitions than official tournaments, having 15, 16 consecutive days, such high concentration, and being physically demanding."

Seeking some fun amid the tension

"That is why, just because we have fun for a day or two and play some tennis, and I think that's great, and I think that's why sometimes we choose exhibitions. Obviously, I understand the criticisms, but sometimes people do not understand our opinions."

Loaded Schedule

In addition to the Six Kings Slam, Carlos Alcaraz will play an exhibition against Joao Fonseca on December 8 in Miami. However, it remains to be seen in what condition he arrives, as a very intense November awaits him. First, the Paris Masters 1000 from October 25 to November 2, although the El Palmar native has not confirmed his presence yet. Then comes the ATP Finals in Turin from November 9 to 16, followed shortly by the Copa Davis finals in Bologna from November 18 to 23. After the mentioned exhibition in Miami, he will have less than a month between vacation and preseason before the start of the 2026 calendar.
 

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