Carlos Alcaraz has designed an ambitious ATP calendar for 2025, with the main goal of avoiding the physical and mental fatigue he has experienced in previous years, trusting that the maturity and experience accumulated will allow him to compete effectively throughout the year. Many will think it curious that after playing 17 tournaments in 2022 and 2023, the player from Murcia, ended up very tired, he plans to participate in 19 events in 2025, which will be 20 if he qualifies for the ATP Finals 2025. This number could also increase if he plays any Davis Cup ties.
Carlos Alcaraz has outlined a strategic schedule for the 2025 tennis season, focusing on major tournaments and introducing notable changes to his participation in certain events.
Key Changes in 2025 Schedule:
- Exclusion of ATP 250 Tournaments: For the first time in his career, Alcaraz will not participate in any ATP 250 events, opting to concentrate on higher-tier tournaments.
- Inclusion of ATP 500 Events: He plans to compete in up to five ATP 500 tournaments, including the Qatar Open in Doha, which has been elevated to ATP 500 status.
Early 2025 Schedule:
- Australian Open (January 12-26): Alcaraz is set to commence his season directly at the Australian Open, aiming to complete a Career Grand Slam.
- Exhibition Matches in Melbourne: Prior to the Australian Open, he will participate in exhibition matches, including a notable game against Alex de Miñaur on January 8
- Qatar Open in Doha (February): Alcaraz has confirmed his participation in the Doha tournament, marking a shift from his previous South American clay-court swing.
Mid to Late 2025:
- Queen’s Club Championships (June 16-22): He will compete in this prestigious grass-court event as part of his preparation for Wimbledon.
- Laver Cup (September 19-21): Alcaraz is among the first confirmed players for Team Europe in the 2025 Laver Cup, set to take place in San Francisco.
This carefully curated schedule reflects Alcaraz’s commitment to optimizing his performance in premier tournaments throughout the 2025 season.
The big news is that he will not play any ATP 250 tournaments for the first time in his career. He will focus on the 4 Grand Slam events, the 9 Masters 1000, up to 5 ATP 500 tournaments, and the Laver Cup.
