Carlos Alcaraz vows ‘100 percent’ to compete in U.S. Open despite injury troubles ‘I’m angry because I don’t want to stop’ | Tennis News

Simply two days earlier than the beginning of the U.S. Open, Carlos Alcaraz was pressured to finish his apply session resulting from a sudden harm.

However he insists he’ll be capable of participate within the match at Flushing Meadows, reside broadcast sky sports activities Beginning on Monday.

Alcaraz revealed he was “not feeling properly” and unable to proceed coaching on Friday after showing to injure his ankle.

However then he declared: “I feel it is OK. You already know, I simply stopped training as a precaution. I did not really feel properly sufficient to proceed training in case every part bought worse.

“A few hours later, I nonetheless be ok with, you already know, my foot, so tomorrow I will attempt to apply 100% with out considering once more, however at this time I will maintain it.”

Two-time Wimbledon champion Alcaraz hopes to resume his fierce rivalry with Novak Djokovic at Flushing Meadows, having already gained the US Open as soon as earlier than.

He insists that this harm scare is not going to cease him from enjoying regardless of these precautions.

“I am not frightened in any respect about me going into the U.S. Open. Clearly I am offended as a result of I do not need this to cease, simply out of respect [training partner Francisco] The identical goes for Serundolo,” he stated.

“I do not need to cease any coaching. I need to prepare, I need to get higher, I need to be prepared for video games.

“However actually, with the ankle, I am not frightened about that. So I am certain I will be again to 100% tomorrow or in two days, that is for certain. It is about time.”

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