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Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz is reportedly staging a quiet protest against the ATP over a congested schedule and two-week Masters tournaments, according to pundit Catherine Whitaker.

Daniil Medvedev apologized after being disqualified in the Beijing semifinals against Novak Djokovic for hitting a ball into the stands and striking a spectator.

The issue of tennis balls has recently faced a barrage of sharp criticism from top male and female players. Some consider them too slow, others too heavy, while Daniil Medvedev, the former world number one, even questioned their size. In the shadow of this wave of reservations, the ATP is conducting a pilot and may change one of the oldest rules in the sport.