Carlos Alcaraz added his voice to the criticism and withdrew from the Shanghai Masters due to “physical issues" as the intense schedule for top tennis players faced renewed scrutiny this week.

With another season nearing its end, six-time major champion Alcaraz, along with fellow Grand Slam winners Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff, voiced concerns about the amount of tennis they play.

The busy calendar in both women’s and men’s tennis has been a frequent discussion point in recent years.

Top players, who earn significantly, have repeatedly complained about their workload, and this week saw several matches at the China Open end prematurely.

On Monday alone, five players retired from their matches in Beijing due to injury.

On Tuesday, Daniil Medvedev was seen struggling on court, barely able

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