Feliciano Lopez believes Carlos Alcaraz is 'mentally exhausted' after shock early exit at the US Open after a demanding schedule in 2024

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Feliciano Lopez says fellow countryman Carlos Alcaraz has nothing to be concerned about after a shock early exit in the second round of the 2024 US Open and puts it down to a demanding schedule in 2024.

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