The tennis world never rests, and neither does Carlos Alcaraz. At just 22, the Spaniard has already established himself as one of the sport’s brightest stars, blending youthful exuberance with maturity beyond his years. Yet, even for a prodigy, the road is never free of scrutiny.

After winning the Japan Open last month despite playing with an ankle injury, Alcaraz withdrew from the Shanghai Masters, saying, “Unfortunately, I’ve been struggling with some physical issues, and after discussing with my team, we believe the best decision is to rest and recover.” But his decision to play at the lucrative Six Kings Slam (which offers a $6 million prize money to the champion) has sparked quite a lot of criticism. Recently, the world number one shut down criticism regarding top players’ part

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