Carlos Alcaraz had already sounded the alarm when he wrote on Instagram, “I’m very disappointed to announce that I won’t be able to play the Rolex Shanghai Masters this year!” just a week after winning the Korea Open. His withdrawal, born out of injury and the crushing toll of relentless scheduling, became the sign of a deeper crisis. Now Jannik Sinner has followed suit, while Novak Djokovic visibly battled the punishing conditions, stomach churning under the unbearable heat. With stars falling victim to exhaustion and chaos, the Shanghai Masters has become the flashpoint of a scheduling storm sparking fierce backlash.

Jannik Sinner’s bid to defend his Rolex Shanghai Masters crown ended in cruel fashion on Sunday evening, when the Italian was forced to retire during the deci

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