Overview

• Alcaraz pulled out of Shanghai after spraining his left ankle at the Japan Open, where he recovered to win the title.
• His absence could cut his ATP year‑end Masters bonus by about $1.125 million, according to a calculation cited by insider José Morón.
• The Netflix Six Kings Slam exhibition in mid‑October offers a reported $1.5 million appearance fee and up to $4.5 million to the winner, which could offset earnings lost from skipping Shanghai.
• He is slated to play the Six Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia before targeting the Paris Masters, the ATP Finals in Turin, and possibly the Davis Cup Finals for Spain.
• The 22‑year‑old has eight titles in 2025 and roughly 74 matches played, prompting warnings that such workload heightens fatigue and longevity risks.