Jim Courier, the previous world no. 1, believes that Carlos Alcaraz ought to streamline his 2026 season by slicing again on tournaments early within the yr.
The American sees workload administration as important for the 22-year-old Spaniard, who has performed a whole lot of tennis in 2025. Courier recommended that Alcaraz ought to skip Rotterdam, Monte Carlo and Barcelona in 2026.
That would go away the younger gun with solely 4 tournaments within the opening 4 months of the season, which is extremely unlikely, as Carlos has already signed to compete in Rotterdam in February subsequent yr.
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Per Jim, these three tournaments may make the distinction between fatigue and peak efficiency later within the season, particularly throughout a demanding swing between Madrid and Wimbledon.
The American believes that it's essential for the Spaniard to get pleasure from a three-week relaxation following the Australian Open. That would offer a vital restoration window earlier than heading to Doha, Indian Wells and Miami.
Courier continued and recommended the six-time Main winner must also skip Monte Carlo and Barcelona. Alcaraz conquered Monte Carlos this yr whereas dropping the Barcelona Open closing as a consequence of harm that pressured him to skip Madrid.
With out these two occasions in his calendar, Carlos would keep contemporary for the extreme stretch from Madrid via Wimbledon – a run that calls for a fast transition from clay to grass, which is rarely simple.
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As many former champions warn, the longevity on the high requires smarter scheduling. With Alcaraz's explosive type, he would benefited from extra relaxation and restoration time between notable occasions, particularly Majors.
"Carlos wants a number of three-week breaks throughout the season, which requires cuts within the schedule. That will give him time to get well from the journey, rebuild bodily and recharge mentally.
Let's begin after the Australian Open – Rotterdam, sorry Richard Krajicek, must be out, which might give him a three-week break. Carlos ought to play in Doha forward of Indian Wells and Miami.
After that, Monte Carlo must also drop out of his schedule. It's arduous for him to skip Barcelona, however that will make him match forward of the difficult run between Madrid and Wimbledon.
It's a tricky interval with little relaxation, particularly with a fast transition from clay to grass. For Carlos, it could be ideally suited to skip Rotterdam, Monte Carlo and Barcelona," Jim Courier mentioned.
