Carlos Alcaraz Confident for U.S. Open Despite Injury Scare

Carlos Alcaraz assured fans he will be at 100% for the U.S. Open despite halting training due to an ankle twist. The four-time Grand Slam champion has faced recurring injuries but remains optimistic after overcoming a recent scare. Alcaraz begins his tournament against Li Tu and aims for another title win.

Carlos Alcaraz expressed confidence that he will be 'at 100%' for the U.S. Open, even though he had to halt his training in New York as a precaution after twisting his ankle.

The 21-year-old, who has experienced multiple injuries recently, including withdrawing from the Rio Open's first round due to an ankle issue, stated that he felt good shortly after pausing his practice session. 'I wasn't worried about my U.S. Open participation,' Alcaraz said at a news conference, adding that he stopped the practice out of precaution, not fear.

Alcaraz faced disappointment recently, losing to Novak Djokovic in the Olympic final, but he also acknowledged the value of winning a silver medal. Looking ahead, he aims to apply lessons learned to future high-stakes matches. Despite few hard-court matches this season, Alcaraz remains positive, comparing his preparations to previous successful Grand Slam runs.

(With inputs from agencies.)