MADRID – Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is uncertain about his participation within the French Open resulting from a proper wrist harm.
He stated on Monday that medical exams within the subsequent few days will decide whether or not Alcaraz will be capable of compete within the Grand Slam event in a month’s time.
When requested if he would play, he stated, “We’ll see.” The Spaniard attended the Laureus Trophy in Madrid together with his proper wrist tied. He withdrew from final week’s Madrid Open.
“The following (medical) exams will likely be crucial,” the seven-time Grand Slam champion instructed Spanish tv station TVE.
“We’re attempting to do every thing we will to ensure this check goes effectively. We’re attempting to be very affected person. However he is in fine condition and we’re simply ready a bit of bit. We’ll do some exams over the subsequent few days after which we’ll see how the harm is and what the subsequent steps are.”
Alcaraz, who’s ranked second within the rankings, withdrew from the sport in Barcelona a day after present process remedy on his wrist in the course of the opening match, a 6-4, 6-2 win towards Otto Virtanen.
Madrid’s subsequent event is the Italian Open, which he received final yr.
“The times have been a bit of too lengthy up to now, however I have been attempting to remain optimistic and upbeat,” stated the 22-year-old Alcaraz, who obtained the Laureus Sportsman of the 12 months award on Monday.
