Alcaraz plans ATP talks over 'new' shot clock rule after defeat at Queen's

World number two Carlos Alcaraz expressed his intention to discuss the new shot clock rule being tested at the Queen's Club Championships with the ATP after feeling hurried during his loss to Jack Draper.

Alcaraz's preparations for his Wimbledon title defense were hampered by his defeat to Draper in the last 16. The shot clock, set at 25 seconds to speed up play, now starts immediately after a point is completed, rather than when the score is called by the chair umpire.

This new rule has been under trial for the past 10 days, with players being informed about the change. Alcaraz mentioned that he was unable to follow his usual routine during the match and raised his concerns with chair umpire Mohamed Lahyani.

He highlighted the challenges faced by players due to the continuous running of the clock after each point, limiting their time for necessary actions like asking for balls or taking a towel.

Alcaraz emphasized the need for players to have sufficient time to prepare for the next point and expressed his dissatisfaction with the rushed pace of the game. He plans to communicate his feedback to the ATP before heading to Wimbledon, which commences on July 1.