Alcaraz’s Madrid Open Participation Hinges on Medical Assessment

MADRID: Carlos Alcaraz’s participation in the Madrid Open is uncertain as the tennis star deals with an adductor muscle issue he picked up during the Barcelona Open final versus Holger Rune. The four-time Grand Slam winner’s ability to compete is under scrutiny.

Medical professionals have cautioned the 21-year-old about the potential consequences of participating in the upcoming competition given his present physical state.

Alcaraz stated, “I feel physically okay.”

He continued, “I’ve undergone tests, and we’ll see the outcomes. I’m accustomed to performing with some discomfort, so I’m hoping I can participate and have a good time in Madrid.”

The medical evaluation will ultimately determine Alcaraz’s course of action. Should doctors advise him to withdraw, he might forgo the prestigious event to focus on getting ready for the French Open.

The current Monte Carlo Masters champion is scheduled to begin his Madrid Open campaign later this week, contingent on positive test results.

Fans are keenly awaiting updates regarding his fitness, with hopes of seeing him in action. The young athlete has, however, previously stated that he is concentrating on the most crucial aspects.

Alcaraz commented, “We are four months into the year, and I have gained a lot of knowledge about giving importance to what really matters.”

A two-time Madrid Open champion (2022, 2023), Alcaraz holds the second seed in his section of the draw, with Alexander Zverev as the top seed and Novak Djokovic in the fourth spot.