The absence of Alcaraz causes a direct impact on the best tournaments of the circuit

Prakash Amritraj, former tennis player and current commentator, has revealed that several directors of the major tournaments have confessed to him the losses they have had due to the absence of the Spanish tennis player.

Pedro de Pablos | 27 Jul 2026 | 17.51
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Alcaraz's absence causes a direct impact on the best tournaments of the circuit. Source: Getty Images.
Alcaraz's absence causes a direct impact on the best tournaments of the circuit. Source: Getty Images.

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Carlos Alcaraz can already see the light at the end of the tunnel. After several months away from the circuit due to a wrist injury, the Spanish tennis player is now facing the final weeks of the recovery phase, with expectations that he will return at the Cincinnati Masters 1000 to gain momentum for the US Open. His comeback is not only crucial for his own interests but also for the tennis world, as expressed by Prakash Amritraj.

The former tennis player turned commentator on 'Tennis Channel' visited the 'Nothing Major' podcast to talk about Alcaraz and the impact he has on the tennis world, showering praise on the Spanish player and highlighting how essential it is for the circuit to have him back soon due to what tournaments lose in his absence and the need to have superstars of his caliber for the sport to continue growing.

“I have spoken with tournament directors who have told me that when Carlos is injured and withdraws from a tournament, or when he participates, or when he loses early, or when he reaches the final, that greatly influences the ticket sales of the event. It’s also about his lifestyle. When he won at Roland Garros last year, he was relaxed, partying, and playing cards with Beckham's son that night," he stated.

Carlos Alcaraz in 2026.

Alcaraz and his role as a superstar

To explain his impact and greatness, Amritraj said, "He is one of those absolutely transcendent stars. Let’s put this into perspective. Look at the World Cup, the biggest event there is. We were at Wimbledon, the whole city froze when England played, it has been like that worldwide and Carlos lifted the trophy in the final. That is truly insane."

“You know, he mingles with all those stars, increasing Carlos' appeal, and he takes advantage of that. I mean, when he's on the court and flashes that dazzling smile, the whole world goes crazy. It's madness," the commentator concluded, eagerly waiting like every tennis enthusiast to see possibly the biggest superstar on the circuit back today. Numbers don’t lie, and even Jannik Sinner himself said after winning Wimbledon that tennis needed him back, so his return (barring a surprise) in Cincinnati will undoubtedly create a huge impact.

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