Carlos Alcaraz could have a scan to find out whether or not the not too long ago deposed world No. 1 will miss this yr’s second Grand Slam, the French Open at Roland Garros
Carlos Alcaraz may miss the French Open (Picture: Getty)
Carlos Alcaraz concedes he may miss the French Open by damage and is because of have a scan. The not too long ago deposed world No. 1 withdrew from the Barcelona Open after injuring his wrist through the first spherical.
Alcaraz is now lacking the Madrid Open, and Roland-Garros is barely a month away, however earlier than that comes the Rome Masters in late April. He has 3000 ATP factors to defend after profitable each of these tournaments final yr by beating Jannik Sinner within the closing, and can fall additional behind the brand new world No. 1 as long as this absence continues.
Alcaraz attended the Laureus World Sports activities Awards in Madrid on Monday evening after being nominated for Sportsman of the 12 months. He gained the award two years after being named Breakthrough of the 12 months, and did so forward of Sinner, in addition to motorcyclist Marc Marquez, pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis, Paris Saint-Germain participant Ousmane Dembele and bicycle owner Tadej Pogacar.
After being requested whether or not his availability for the French Open is at risk as a consequence of his wrist damage, the Spaniard mentioned: “We’ll see. The following scan can be decisive, so we’re doing every little thing attainable to make sure every little thing goes properly. I’m making an attempt to be affected person.
“We’ll see in a couple of days the state of the damage and the subsequent steps. For now, I’m making an attempt to remain optimistic and hold my spirits up despite the fact that the times really feel lengthy.”
Alcaraz additionally shared an emotional assertion after withdrawing from the Madrid Open. He has pulled out two years in a row now.
“From at the moment’s checks, it is a barely extra severe damage than all of us anticipated. And, truthfully, I have to take heed to my physique, to do what’s finest for me, so it doesn’t impression me sooner or later.”
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