Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz has shared an important injury update ahead of the Italian Open 2025. The world number three sustained injuries during his Barcelona Open 2025 final clash against Holger Rune. Thereafter, he stunned the tennis world after withdrawing from the Mutua Madrid Open 2025. However, news has been circulating concerning his appearance in the forthcoming Italian Open 2025. Just a few days back, the Spaniard was spotted practicing in the nets to bolster his preparation for the French Open 2025.
Speaking about the same subject, the star player thrilled the fans after confirming his presence in the Italian Open 2025. The four-time Grand Slam winner revealed that he is in good shape and his body is fully fit ahead of the tournament. The 22-year-old star player acknowledges how best he has played in the Monte Carlo Masters, where he won the title, before reflecting on his Barcelona Open 2025 journey. He revealed that he took a small break to stage his stellar comeback.
“I’m really happy to be here in Rome. It’s the second time that I’m going to play here, so I’m excited. The practices were great so far. I’m in good shape. I’m 100 percent ready to start the tournament. So I just can’t wait for tomorrow. Expectations? We’ll see tomorrow. I’ve played well in tournaments like Monte Carlo and Barcelona, with good matches. I took a short break, but I just wanted to fully recover from the injury,” Alcaraz said.
Carlos Alcaraz eyes French Open title defense
Tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz eyes French Open title defense. The star player has won two Grand Slam titles in 2024 and now aims to mark the first ever of this year in Roland Garros in Paris. He has already won the ABN AMRO Open and Monte Carlo Masters and aims to mark a win in the second Grand Slam of the year. He did make it to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open before losing against Novak Djokovic.
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