Instead of travelling with an entourage deep in medical and tennis expertise, they travel with a parent, or alone. They’re playing in Challenger tournaments where a first-round loss nets you $2,500.

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Former American ATP stars John Isner and Steve Johnson have discussed Carlos Alcaraz’s decision to play the 2025 Rotterdam Open. Alcaraz chose to make his debut on the indoor hard courts of Rotterdam ...