Carlos Alcaraz was compelled to deliver a follow session to an abrupt finish with a sudden harm scare simply two days earlier than the beginning of the US Open.
However he insists he might be match to play within the event at Flushing Meadows, reside on Sky Sports activities from Monday.
Alcaraz revealed he “didn’t feel comfortable” sufficient to proceed coaching on Friday, after seeming to break his ankle.
However later he declared: “I think it is okay. You know, I just stopped my practice just for precaution. I didn’t feel comfortable enough to keep practicing just in case if everything is going to be worse.
“Just a few hours later, I am nonetheless feeling good, you understand, my toes, so tomorrow I’ll attempt to be practising once more 100% with out fascinated about it, however in the present day I will take care about it.”
Two-time Wimbledon champion Alcaraz is trying to renew his fierce rivalry with Novak Djokovic at Flushing Meadows and has already gained the US Open as soon as earlier than.
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Highlights of the match between Gael Monfils and Carlos Alcaraz on the Cincinnati Open.
He has insisted that regardless of these precautionary measures, this harm scare won’t forestall him from enjoying within the event.
“I wasn’t worried at all for my US Open participation. Obviously I was angry because I don’t want to stop the practice, just to respect [training partner Francisco] Cerundolo, as well,” he mentioned.
“I don’t want to stop any practice. I want to practice, I want to get better, I want to get ready for the tournament.
“However actually with the ankle, I wasn’t nervous about that. So I am positive that tomorrow or in two days I will be at 100%, for positive. It is about time.”
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