The ATP calendar is less of a marathon and more of a brutal, soul-crushing death march. This year’s chase for the year-end No. 1 ranking has been a wild ride, but it seems Carlos Alcaraz is cruising to the finish line, leaving Jannik Sinner in his dust. With that reality sinking in, and the toll of a long season wearing him down, Sinner is apparently hitting the brakes on his schedule. And honestly, can you blame him?

According to the rumor mill, Sinner is planning to play the Vienna Open, but will then ghost the Rolex Paris Masters. He’s also reportedly decided that playing for his country in the Davis Cup is a no-go this November. It seems our favorite Italian star has decided to prioritize his well-being—or maybe just his sanity—over chasing a title that’s mathematically slipping away.

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