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Alcaraz defended the essence of the South American clay court tour. Source: Getty

Alcaraz defends the South American clay court tour: "It is one of the most beautiful experiences I have ever had"

Before his debut in Miami, the player from Murcia showered praise on one of the stages of the calendar that he considers one of the "most special" in his entire career: the clay court tour in South America.

Are tournaments like the Argentina Open in danger? Source: Getty

The South American Tour Is in Danger… and Tennis Would Lose a Lot Without It

Gaudenzi's presence in Buenos Aires and Rio, without granting words to the press, raises doubts at a time of the year that could be influenced by the arrival of the Masters 1000 in Saudi Arabia.

The Argentine Davis Cup team celebrates advancing to the next stage. In 2026, the qualifiers will be fully integrated into the Buenos Aires tournament. Source: Getty

Does the ATP mistreat tournaments in South America?

With fewer and fewer tournaments and dates full of other commitments, players are starting to speak out against Gaudenzi's disregard for South American tennis.