Carlos Alcaraz has been forced to forfeit £1.8 million in prize money due to ATP rules penalising players who miss Masters 1000 tournaments. The 22-year-old, who finished the year as world No.1, led the Bonus Pool with 4,420 points but missed two mandatory events, triggering a 50% reduction in his earnings.
Alcaraz could have pocketed £3.6 million from the £15.9 million fund, but his absence from the Canada Open and Shanghai Open meant he lost half. He avoided a penalty for missing the Madrid Open by fulfilling tournament obligations in the Spanish capital.
Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner, who finished second in the Bonus Pool with 3,850 points, will receive nothing after skipping four Masters 1000 tournaments: Indian Wells, Miami, Madrid and Canada. The Italian has publicly criticised the Grand Slams for failing to address player welfare and prize money issues.
The ATP's One Vision plan has increased the bonus purse by £8.7 million since 2022, but strict rules mean players who withdraw or are injured miss out. From four absences onwards, the reduction is 100%.
