Carlos Alcaraz was compelled to carry a follow session to an abrupt finish with a sudden damage scare simply two days earlier than the beginning of the US Open.
However he insists he might be match to play within the match at Flushing Meadows, dwell on Sky Sports activities from Monday.
Alcaraz revealed he “didn’t feel comfortable” sufficient to proceed coaching on Friday, after seeming to wreck 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.
“A couple of hours later, I am nonetheless feeling good, , my ft, so tomorrow I’ll attempt to be training once more 100% with out excited about it, however at this time I am going to take care about it.”
Two-time Wimbledon champion Alcaraz is seeking 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 damage scare won’t stop him from enjoying within the match.
“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’ll be at 100%, for positive. It is about time.”
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