Carlos Alcaraz, currently ranked No. 2 in the ATP rankings, recently suffered a setback during the first round of the Rio Open when he sprained his ankle. Following an MRI, it was revealed that he has a grade II lateral sprain, which will require him to take a few days off to recover.
Despite the injury, Alcaraz remains optimistic about his prognosis. He took to social media to update his fans on his condition, stating that he will be sidelined for a brief period due to the sprain. However, he expressed his eagerness to return to the court and mentioned his upcoming appearances in Las Vegas and Indian Wells.
The unfortunate incident occurred during his match against Thiago Monteiro, where Alcaraz was forced to retire after just two games when he twisted his right ankle on the second point. This injury comes after his recent loss to Nicolas Jarry in the semifinals of the Buenos Aires Open.
Alcaraz, who clinched the Rio title in 2022 and was the runner-up last year, has been a prominent figure in the tennis world. He is scheduled to defend his title at the prestigious Indian Wells tournament next month in California, showcasing his determination to bounce back from this setback.
