Carlos Alcaraz Shakes Off Injury Worries for Rome
Health scares come with the territory in pro tennis, but Carlos Alcaraz isn't losing any sleep. After pulling out of Madrid to protect his thigh, the young Spaniard put those doubts to rest: he's fully fit and raring to go at the Italian Open. Talking to reporters, Alcaraz didn’t sugarcoat his journey. The injury bothered him during the Barcelona Open final—something fans could clearly see in his movements. Rather than push through and risk weeks on the sidelines, he made the tough call to skip Madrid, doubling down on his rehab instead.
Alcaraz’s decision turned out for the best, as his recovery went smoother than expected. Now, he insists he's "100% ready" for the battles in Rome. Tournament organizers and clay-court purists are breathing easier knowing the world's No. 3 is back in action. Last year, Alcaraz never even made it to the courts in Rome after an untimely setback. This spring, he’s determined to rewrite that story.
Ready for Rome’s Unpredictable Clay and Big Names
Every player knows Rome brings some of the trickiest clay in the world tour—dusty one day, heavy the next. Alcaraz is keenly aware of what it takes to thrive here. He’s not underrating his opening-round opponent Dusan Lajovic, who came through the qualifiers on sheer grit. "The court can change every day. It’s about adapting quickly," Alcaraz shared, clearly hungry to close the gap left by his third-round exit to Fabian Marozsan last year—a tough pill for any top seed to swallow.
Tennis fans have extra reason to tune in this year. Alcaraz openly welcomed world No. 1 Jannik Sinner back from suspension, going as far as to call a potential clash between them the dream scenario. "It’s great for tennis and the fans to have him back," Alcaraz said. With them drawn on opposite sides, the stage is set for a blockbuster final should things go according to plan—a rematch many in the tennis world are quietly hoping for.
The energy is different when Alcaraz steps onto the clay. He’s already shown his comfort on this surface, scooping up trophies in both Monte Carlo and Barcelona earlier this year. Each win adds another layer of confidence. Now, with his thigh no longer a concern, he's setting his sights on carrying that momentum through Rome and, of course, to the big one in Paris—Roland Garros is always lurking in the minds of the clay-court elite. For now, all the buzz is around how Carlos Alcaraz will fare under Rome's spotlight, eager to prove he’s back to his best.
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