Alcaraz anxious after layoff but feels 'great' about wrist
NEW YORK: Carlos Alcaraz said Friday he feels at “100 percent” ahead of his defense of the US Open, but acknowledged feeling anxious after a four-month layoff due to a wrist injury.
Carlos Alcaraz expressed confidence in his ability to defend the US Open title after recovering from a four-month wrist injury. The 23-year-old Spaniard admitted to feeling anxious about his return to competitive play but emphasized that he is practicing rigorously with his team to overcome any initial rust. Alcaraz, who previously won the career Grand Slam in January, has not played singles since April 16 when he withdrew from the Barcelona Open due to the wrist injury.
Coaches and support staff have expressed complete confidence in his readiness for the upcoming tournament. The top-ranked player will face Roman Safiullin in his first match, with the potential to advance to the quarterfinals against either Tommy Paul or Alexander Bublik. While the injury has made Alcaraz a less certain favorite, top players like Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz believe he will still be a strong contender once he gets past the initial rounds.
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