Don’t miss… <\/strong> Novak Djokovic confirms retirement plan as Andy Murray’s mother left furious<\/strong><\/p>\n The youngster’s appearance did not go down well with everyone, and PETA released a social media statement imploring him never to attend another bullfight. “Carlos Alcaraz, bullfighting is torture, not culture,” it read.<\/p>\n “There is nothing entertaining about the stabbing and torturing of animals – and the majority of young people in Spain reject bullfighting as the bloodsport it is.<\/p>\n We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n “Please don’t support bullfighting and pledge to never attend another fight again.” Alcaraz is yet to address the plea as he takes some time away from the court, having withdrawn from Spain’s Davis Cup team leading up to the tournament.<\/p>\n “I was very excited to play for [Spain’s Davis Cup team] in Valencia,” he posted on X at the weekend. “But I have to listen to my body after a very long tour. I need to stop and rest, physically and mentally.<\/p>\n “The calendar is very demanding, there is still a lot of season left, and now I have to recharge my batteries. Good luck to the Spanish team! I will be supporting you strongly! Come on!”<\/p>\n Alcaraz has asserted himself as a legitimate challenger to Djokovic’s dominance this season, spending weeks as the world No 1 and banking just shy of \u00a38million in prize money since the turn of the year.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/72\/590x\/secondary\/4959203.jpg?r=1694728855136\")
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