Mexican Open: Carlos Alcaraz unlikely to play in Acapulco, says coach Antonio Martinez Cascales
2022 US Open winner Carlos Alcaraz is unlikely to feature in the Mexican Open, confirmed one of his coaches. The 19-year-old recently picked up an injury during his loss in the final of the Rio Open.
Injuries continue to haunt Alcaraz (AP)
By India Today Web Desk: 2022 US Open winner Carlos Alcaraz is unlikely to feature in the Mexican Open, confirmed one of his coaches. The 19-year-old recently picked up an injury during his loss in the final of the Rio Open.
Alcaraz’s coach, Antonio Martinez Cascales, said that it would be difficult for Alcaraz to play in Acapulco due to the surface change.
“I hope it’s a simple contracture. But it’s difficult for him to play in Acapulco because of the surface change and without having any previous training,” said Cascales as quoted by La Razon.
He went on to say that Alcaraz’s team evaluated his injury against Cameron Norrie in the Rio Open final, adding that the Spaniard wanted to continue on with the match.
“We evaluated it. But he wanted to continue. There are players who take a lot to retire while they are playing,” Cascales added.
Alcaraz needed treatment on his leg during the semi-final of the Rio Open, before picking up another injury on his other leg against Norrie in the final, leaving him doubtful for the first hard court event on the year.
The 19-year-old, who spent more than three months out of action due to abdominal and hamstring injuries, returned to the ATP Tour to win the Buenos Aires title by beating Cameron Norrie before losing to the Briton in the Rio final on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Alcaraz signed himself up for the Hopman Cup, as the event is being relaunched after a four-year absence in June. The Nice Lawn Tennis Club will host the event up to 2027 as part of a five-year contract with ITF. Six nations will compete in the 2023 and 2024 editions, with an expansion to eight nations from 2025.
The last time the Hopman Cup was played, legendary tennis player Roger Federer guided Switzerland to the title against Germany in the final.
