Tennis players are also worried. Alcaraz spoke about the overload of the schedule

For quite some time, footballers have expressed concerns about the overly congested schedules they face. With the updated formats of the UEFA Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup, along with the increasing number of international matches, a player may need to participate in more than 70 games in a single season.

This issue, however, is not limited to footballers alone; tennis players are also raising alarms, including Spain’s world No. 3, Carlos Alcaraz.

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Details: After his victory over American Ben Shelton at the Laver Cup, Alcaraz spoke about the overwhelming schedule. This tournament marked his fourteenth of the year.

According to the Spaniard, tennis players are at risk of injuries due to such a heavy load, which could force them to miss tournaments. Moreover, the packed schedule can negatively affect players' motivation, and Alcaraz used himself as an example.

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Quote: "They’re probably going to kill us somehow.

Right now, many good players are missing a lot of tournaments because of this [injuries].

Sometimes you just don’t want to go to a tournament. I won’t lie - I’ve felt that way a few times.

Sometimes I don’t feel motivated at all. I’ve said before that I play tennis best when I’m smiling and enjoying myself on the court. That’s the best way to maintain motivation," he told BBC.

Reminder: This year, Alcaraz claimed titles at two Grand Slam tournaments, Roland Garros and Wimbledon, and also won a silver medal at the Paris Olympics this summer.

In football, players have already begun threatening strikes over the scheduling issue, while coaches are searching for ways to alleviate the burden, with some publicly supporting their players' concerns.