MADRID — Carlos Alcaraz stated Tuesday he’s feeling superb however will wait on outcomes from medical assessments to resolve whether or not he’ll play on the Madrid Open.
The third-ranked Alcaraz wanted therapy on his higher proper leg throughout his straight-set loss to Holger Rune within the Barcelona Open closing on Sunday.
“I really feel superb bodily,” the 21-year-old Spaniard stated. “I’ve had assessments, and we’ll see what the outcomes say. I am used to enjoying with discomfort, so let’s hope I can play and luxuriate in Madrid.”
Alcaraz, who gained in Monte Carlo earlier this month, is anticipated to have his opening match later this week. He’s the No. 2 seed.
Alcaraz gained the Madrid title in 2022 and 2023. He’s in the identical half of the draw as three-time champion Novak Djokovic, the fourth seed.
Alexander Zverev, who overcame Alcaraz for the No. 2 rating on the planet after successful in Munich final weekend, is the highest seed in Madrid. Defending champion Andrey Rublev is the seventh seed.