We're having fun": Alcaraz justifies his exhibitions before the Six Kings Slam
Before facing Fritz in Riyadh, the Spanish champion explained to the media that exhibitions offer a break from the rigor of official tournaments, allowing players to enjoy the game and the fans.
On Thursday, Carlos Alcaraz will challenge Taylor Fritz in the Six Kings Slam. This will be the third meeting between the two men in less than a month, having already faced off at the Laver Cup and then in the final of the ATP 500 in Tokyo.
Speaking to the media on the eve of his debut in Riyadh, the world number one responded to criticism about the number of exhibitions he plays each year:
"I understand the criticism. But exhibitions are different from official tournaments. In those tournaments, you have to stay very focused and put in physical effort for 15 or 16 consecutive days. Here, we're simply having fun playing tennis for a day or two.
