After suffering an injury during his Miami Open campaign, Carlos Alcaraz has made a quick return to training at a tennis club in Murcia, Spain. The world No. 2 is set to miss the Monte-Carlo Masters but has already begun preparations for the clay swing season. Alcaraz’s injury, which included post-traumatic arthritis in his left hand and muscular discomfort in the spine, does not appear to be too severe.
Alcaraz’s Planned Comebacks
Alcaraz is expected to make a return at the Barcelona Open, where he is the defending champion. The tennis player will then go on to defend his Madrid Masters title in the build-up to the French Open. The 19-year-old Spaniard has already participated in two clay-court tournaments this season, winning the Argentina Open and reaching the final of the Rio Open.
Injury Update and Monte-Carlo Masters Withdrawal
Carlos Alcaraz visited a doctor back home following his Miami Open campaign to learn more about his injury. He was advised to skip the Monte-Carlo Masters to allow his body time to rest and recover. In a Twitter post, Alcaraz expressed his disappointment but emphasized that his health must be prioritized before returning to the clay court tour.
Carlos Alcaraz’s Coach on Beating Rafael Nadal
Carlos Alcaraz’s coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, revealed that the young tennis player knew he was ready to defeat Rafael Nadal after their Indian Wells semifinals match, which Alcaraz lost in a three-set thriller. Alcaraz went on to beat both Nadal and Djokovic in Madrid, highlighting his strong belief that he is ready to achieve big things in his career. Alcaraz currently has an impressive 18 wins and just 2 losses this season.
