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Carlos Alcaraz opens up about injury as French Open doubts grow
TL;DR
Carlos Alcaraz's participation in the French Open is in doubt due to a wrist injury, which is related to a previous arm injury. He experienced pain during the Barcelona tournament but hesitated to withdraw immediately.
Key points
- Carlos Alcaraz's participation in the French Open is uncertain.
- He has a wrist injury related to a previous arm injury.
- Alcaraz felt pain during the Barcelona tournament.
- He was reluctant to withdraw due to mental concerns.
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Carlos Alcarazâs involvement in the French Open is uncertain at this stage because of a wrist injury.
Alcaraz had only just returned from an arm injury, and has since revealed that the two are related to one another.
He admitted that he was feeling some pain while playing in Barcelona, but did not want to withdraw from the tournament straight away due to the impact it could have on him mentally.
Now, ahead of the Rome Masters, where he is expected to return, Alcaraz has given an update on his wrist injury and spoken about how close he came to returning for the Madrid Open last week.
Alcarazâs French Open hopes rest on upcoming wrist scan
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Alcaraz showed up at the Laureus World Sports Awards with his wrist in a cast, adding to the speculation about how serious his injury might be.
Not long after the event, journalist Angel Garcia Muniz shared some insights on Alcaraz during an appearance on El Partidazo de COPE.
Muniz explained that Alcaraz has been dealing with inflammation in the tendon sheath of his wrist and hasnât been able to move it for several days. Heâs now waiting on a scan to find out just how bad it is.
âHe has inflammation in the tendon sheath,â said Muniz. âThe area has been immobilised for the past four days.
âTheyâre dreaming of Roland Garros, but now that dream seems a bit further away. Everything will depend on what shows up on the ultrasound.â
The French Open is still five weeks away, giving Alcaraz some time to recover before he begins his title defense as two-time defending champion.
Q&A
What injury is Carlos Alcaraz dealing with before the French Open?
Carlos Alcaraz is dealing with a wrist injury that raises doubts about his participation in the French Open.
How is Alcaraz's wrist injury related to his previous arm injury?
Alcaraz revealed that his current wrist injury is related to an earlier arm injury he had just recovered from.
Did Carlos Alcaraz experience pain during any recent tournaments?
Yes, Alcaraz felt pain while playing in the Barcelona tournament prior to discussing his wrist injury.
Why did Alcaraz hesitate to withdraw from the Barcelona tournament?
He hesitated to withdraw because he was concerned about the mental impact it could have on him.
