After reaching the semifinals in IEB+ Argentina, the Spaniard was injured in the second point of the duel with Brazilian Thiago Monteiro.
Carlos Alcarazworld number two and first favourite, He withdrew from the Rio de Janeiro Open on Tuesday when he played his first match in the only Brazilian ATP 500 tournament after sprained his ankle in the second point of the duel with Brazilian Thiago Monteiro.
The Valencian suffered a visible twist to his right ankle when he executed a lateral movement, fell to the ground on the clay court and took a while to get up.
With a clear expression of concern, the reigning Wimbledon champion walked to his seat, sought medical attention and He tried to continue the game after being bandaged, but, with obvious signs of pain and visible swelling, he left. the match when he tied the first set 1-1.
His farewell came after rain at the Brazilian Jockey Club delayed his match for more than two hours and delayed the entire second day of the tournament. Alcaraz is the biggest attraction in Rio de Janeiro after becoming tournament champion in 2022 and a finalist in 2023, when he lost in the final to the British Cameron Norrie also after complaining about an injury.
The 20-year-old Valencian hopes to begin his return to the top of the world rankings in Rio, as he is hot on the heels of the Novak Djokovicafter reaching the quarterfinals at this year’s Australian Open and the semifinals at the Buenos Aires Open.
After the abandonment of Alcaraz, Monteiro, ranked 117th in the world and having to play in the qualifying phase to reach the main bracket, will face fellow Brazilian Felipe Meligeni (153 ATP) in the round of 16, which this Tuesday is eliminated the Argentine Pedro Cachín .
Carlos Alcaraz ankle photos
Source: Tycsports
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