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Alcaraz has to learn ‘how to say no’ to manage schedule: Roddick

Carlos Alcaraz has to learn”how to say no,” Andy Roddick said, to manage his 2025 tennis schedule and pace his body.

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ALCARAZ HAS TO LEARN ‘HOW TO SAY NO’ FOR BUSY 2025 SCHEDULE, SAYS RODDICK

Alcaraz has to learn “how to say no” for his busy 2025 tennis schedule, says Roddick, to manage the wear and tear of his body.

Furthermore, the 42-year-old American retired tennis player cited the need for for the Spaniard “to disappoint” some people regarding his playing schedule.

Moreover, Roddick urged the Spanish world No.3 to “learn how to say no” and pace his body.

“He (Alcaraz) is sort of at the point where he doesn’t want to disappoint anyone, and that’s a tough situation it really is,” Roddick said on his “Served with Andy Roddick” podcast.

“He’s going to have to learn how to schedule, how to say no,” he added.

SPANISH STAR PLAYED 56 ATP TOUR MATCHES IN 2024; EXHIBITION, NON-ATP GAMES NOT INCLUDED

Moreover, Alcaraz played in at least 56 Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Tour matches this year.

Furthermore, this number doesn’t include exhibition and non-ATP matches the Spanish world No.3 had honored.

Alcaraz played the most matches – seven in total – at the French Open and Wimbledon – where he won both slams.

Among the non-ATP events he played include the Paris Olympics, and the Davis Cup.

Some of the Spanish tennis star’s exhibition matches include the “Netflix Slam” against compatriot and recently retired legend Rafael Nadal.

This also includes =the “Six Kings Slam” in Saudi Arabia.

RODDICK’S PODCAST INTERVIEW GENERATED ‘GREAT’ TALK WITH SPANISH STAR

Furthermore, Roddick’s podcast interview generated a “great” conversation with Alcaraz.

Moreover, the 2003 US Open champion confirmed in answering “a million questions” from the Spanish world No.3.

“It was great, we talked, he (Alcaraz) asked a million questions. He’s fully aware of what he is now,” Roddick said.

“He’s one of the biggest global sports stars we have, he’s the celebrity in the room amongst sports celebrities,” he added.

Alcaraz won four titles overall, which also includes a fifth Masters 1000 title and Indian Wells for the second-straight year.