Alcaraz distances himself from the PTPA complaint: "I do not support it at all"

Carlos Navarro | 19 Mar 2025 | 21.29

Alcaraz, in his first training session at the Hard Rock Stadium. Source: Getty

* You can watch and bet on this match live here..

The denunciation by the PTPA against ATP, WTA, ITF, and ITIA caught the tennis world off guard. Despite rumors, some dating back several months, that something big was being forged among the players' union backstage, pursuing legal action against the main tennis organizations has caused a stir that many players, even, did not expect. Among them, of course, none other than a Carlos Alcaraz surprised by some of the issues addressed in the complaint.

Despite the organization led by Novak Djokovic claiming to have received support from over 300 players, it seems that the player from Murcia is not on the same page. The main reason is that he wasn't even aware that this document would come to light: he found out, just like the rest of the fans, as the news began to spread on social media. This was affirmed in his press conference before the 2025 Miami Open.

"Honestly, it was completely surprising to me. The truth is that no one had told me anything about this. Yesterday, I saw through social media, some statements... they included in their complaint something that I said in a press conference, something I was not informed about. Honestly, I do not support this letter. I do not support it because I knew nothing about it. There are some things I agree with, others I do not. The main thing is that I am not in favor".

WHAT DOES ALCARAZ REFER TO?

This is likely the question on many people's minds. In one section of the complaint, specifically discussing the tight and hectic schedule to which players are subjected, the complaint includes comments from some of the world's top players in past press conferences. In this case, Carlos' words referred to are the now-famous iconic statements where he said "they are going to kill the players in some way" when discussing the calendar before the 2024 ATP Beijing. It doesn't seem to sit well with the player from Murcia that these comments are used in a lawsuit, although his sole focus is already on his next match, which will be on Friday against David Goffin.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz se desmarca de la denuncia de la PTPA: "No lo apoyo para nada"

Carlos Alcaraz