Carlos Alcaraz Faces Worrying Signs as Injury Concerns Loom at US Open

Carlos Alcaraz is tearing it up at Flushing Meadows but could something halt that momentum? After winning the Cincinnati Masters title, the Spaniard continues to look the favorite to win the US Open, along with rival Jannik Sinner. He began his campaign at Flushing Meadows on strong footing, with dominant victories over Reilly Opelka and Mattia Bellucci in straight sets. He’s carried that form into his third-round match against Luciano Darderi, but suffered a potential setback in his US Open title bid.

During the second set, Alcaraz felt something on his right knee after what looked like a standard serve. Although he continued for a while, the Spaniard had to call on the physio for a 3-minute massage. Up until the timeout, it looked like the door might be open for Darderi to stick his foot in, even breaking Alcaraz for the first time. But after the massage Alcaraz was back in top form as he roared back to take the second set and subsequently the third, sealing yet another straight set victory.

During his post match interview, he revealed that the massage was just a “precaution” after being broken, and he “wasn’t worried about it,” which will come as a relief to fans.

Medical time out for Carlos Alcaraz

Told physio he felt something on his right knee 2 games ago.

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Going by the looks of it, the injury might have resurfaced after Alcaraz felt a similar problem earlier this year. During the Barcelona Open final, he suffered a right leg ailment, due to which he withdrew from the Madrid Open.

This is a developing story…

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