Alcaraz continues to not clear up doubts: "I'm used to playing with discomfort, let's hope I can enjoy Madrid"

Streaming ATP Rome MD live tennis

🎾 Erler/Miedler vs Krajicek/Mektic

1. Sign up with Bet365 here
2. Make your first deposit of at least €5
3. Go to the “Live” section and watch every match

Watch the match on Bet365

 PUBLICIDAD

Register at bet365, deposit €5 or more into your account and you will receive 100% of your eligible deposit in Bet Credits (up to €100). New customers only. Terms apply. Winnings do not include the value of Bet Credits. Maximum prizes, game restrictions, time limits and terms apply. Registration required.

Carlos Alcaraz still cannot confirm his presence at the Mutua Madrid Open. The player from Murcia has spent two days in Madrid filled with promotional events, the latest being the presentation of his Netflix documentary, which premieres this Wednesday the 23rd, but he has not yet picked up the racket at the Magic Box. However, he has been able to undergo tests to assess the extent of his discomfort suffered in the final of the Conde de Godó, where he succumbed to a great Holger Rune (7-6(8), 6-2), but without knowing the results yet.

Nevertheless, Alcaraz remains positive. The world number three wants to play in Madrid in front of his fans, but he also wants to be cautious. He remembers his participation from last year, when he pushed through with his ailing right forearm and after losing in the round of 16 against Andrey Rublev, he was forced to withdraw from Rome and arrived in Paris with little preparation. We all know what happened next, but Carlitos does not want to relive that nightmare before winning Roland Garros.

Therefore, this Wednesday will be the crucial day to determine if the Spanish player decides to fight for his third title in Madrid. If the test results are positive and the subsequent training goes well, he would debut at the Magic Box next Saturday the 26th against the winner of the match between Zizou Bergs and Yoshihito Nishioka. In the opposite case, his absence from the Mutua Madrid Open would be confirmed, and it would remain to be seen if he would play in Rome or reserve himself for the defense of Roland Garros.

Update on his condition

"Physically I feel good. I have undergone tests, and we will see what the results say. I am used to playing with discomfort; hopefully, I can enjoy Madrid."

About his Netflix documentary

"The idea was to tell the story of a boy from El Palmar who dreamed of playing tennis, and finally, we have been able to do it. This is my way of living, going to tournaments, training, and also my way of experiencing life."

Living with cameras for a year

"At first, it was like an adaptation process. Being natural, being myself despite having the cameras around. Above all, I was concerned about my family, my team... they are not so used to the cameras. I was surprised by how they behaved as if there were no cameras. The team did an exceptional job to make us feel comfortable at all times."

Several goals to achieve

"There are always new challenges. We want to keep making our mark in tennis history little by little. Ambition is what drives me every day to try to improve. I have one Grand Slam left, Australia; hopefully, someday I can achieve it. Every tournament is important to me, and that is what motivates me," says an optimistic Alcaraz, who despite his positivity, still has his participation in the Mutua Madrid Open up in the air.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz sigue sin despejar las dudas: "Estoy acostumbrado a jugar con molestias, esperemos que pueda disfrutar de Madrid"