The tennis off-season lasts barely a month, yet some players just can’t stay away from the court! Carlos Alcaraz , fresh off a season of eight titles, is already gearing up for exhibition play in the United States. He’ll face local fan favorite Frances Tiafoe in New Jersey on December 7, then take on young Brazilian star Joao Fonseca the very next day. And before the Australian Open even begins, he’s scheduled to head to South Korea for an exhibition showdown with Jannik Sinner. That’s quite the itinerary for a player whose year just ended, and not everyone’s thrilled about it.

Despite his regular complaints about the grueling ATP calendar, the 22-year-old World No.1 from Murcia seems to find joy in these off-season matches. Still, his eagerness to suit up for exhibitions has drawn some

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