World No.1 tennis star Carlos Alcaraz, a six-time Grand Slam champion, has had to forfeit a significant amount of his prize money because of an obscure tennis regulation.
The young athlete was unexpectedly hit by a rule requiring the forfeiture of a bonus fee worth £1.8 million.
This deduction has dealt a heavy blow to Alcaraz's financial windfall, impacting his bank balance despite his outstanding career achievements so far.
Author’s summary: Carlos Alcaraz lost a £1.8 million bonus due to a lesser-known tennis rule, marking a major financial setback despite his impressive success on the court.