“Give Carlos Alcaraz extra rest” – Fans slam ‘insane’ schedule as Spaniard gets no respite before grass swing after French Open epic
Fans Slam ‘Insane’ Schedule as Carlos Alcaraz Faces Grass Swing with Little Rest**
Tennis fans have erupted in frustration over Carlos Alcaraz’s grueling schedule following his epic French Open 2025 men’s final win over Jannik Sinner (4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(2)) on June 8, with many demanding “Give Carlos Alcaraz extra rest” as he transitions to the grass season with minimal recovery time. The five-hour, 29-minute marathon, the longest Roland Garros final ever, left Alcaraz visibly drained, yet he is slated to compete at the ATP 500 HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club (June 16-22), just eight days later, per Sky Sports. Posts on X, like @tenniswithmimi’s, called the schedule “insane,” urging, “He needs at least two weeks after that battle,” while @Henares9 echoed, “ATP needs to rethink this madness.”
Alcaraz, the 2023 Queen’s champion, jetted to Ibiza post-final for a brief break, but his coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, told *El Mundo* that his participation remains uncertain, with a decision expected by June 12 or 13, per @alcarazdaily on X. The 22-year-old’s history of post-clay recovery trips—partying in Ibiza in 2023 and 2024 before Queen’s—has raised concerns, though he won Wimbledon both years, per Marca.com. Fans fear the tight turnaround, with Wimbledon (June 30-July 13) looming, risks burnout or injury, especially after Alcaraz’s 79 unforced errors and physical toll in Paris, per The Athletic.
The ATP’s compressed calendar, with Queen’s starting a week after Roland Garros, drew comparisons to Jannik Sinner, who withdrew from Queen’s to recover, per Tennis.com. Fans like @TheTennisLetter on X argued, “Sinner’s smart to skip it; Carlos should too.” Alcaraz’s commitment to defending 500 ranking points at Queen’s, where he faces top contenders like Tommy Paul and Alex de Minaur, adds pressure, per LTA.org.uk. The outcry underscores broader calls for schedule reform to protect players’ health
