“Stop The Excuses” – Fans Turn On Carlos Alcaraz After Spaniard Blames Shanghai Masters Balls For Shock 3R Loss

Tennis fans on Tuesday criticized Carlos Alcaraz after the Spaniard questioned the ball quality and court conditions following his shock defeat to Zizou Bergs at the Shanghai Masters, with some telling him to "stop the excuses." Alcaraz's campaign ended in the round of 32 on Monday as he suffered a 7-5, 7-6(4) defeat to Bergs in a match lasting two hours and two minutes. The Spaniard fought to stay in the contest in the second set, breaking back when Bergs served for the match at 5-4.