Ferrero Stands Up for Alcaraz: Exhibition Games or Risk Prior to Indian Wells?
Carlos Alcaraz is once more in the focus; his exhibition game before Indian Wells draws criticism.
Juan Carlos Ferrero, Carlos Alcaraz's coach, has stood up for the Spaniard under attack over his exhibition game before his Indian Wells title defense.
Aiming for a "three-peat" at the elite Masters 1000 event, the 21-year-old journeyed to Puerto Rico to meet Frances Tiafoe in San Juan. Since he lost in the quarter-final in the Qatar Open, this will be his first game.
Alcaraz doesn't hold back when it comes to exhibition events; he has skipped warm-up events before the Australian Open and competed in Saudi Arabia and the United States.
While some, including Andy Roddick, think these kinds of games cause tiredness, Ferrero argues they assist the athlete relax without losing intensity.