Alcaraz's assurance message about his knee: "It's not serious"

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Carlos Alcaraz is already in the fourth round of the US Open 2025 and he does so in a very authoritative manner. Once again, another stroll past Luciano Darderi, who was even a seeded player in the tournament. The match had its story due to the discomfort Alcaraz had in his knee, but he managed to finish the match normally and even clinched a 6-0 in the third set, so it doesn't seem to be anything worrying.

The mission of Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open 2025 remains intact. Despite some knee discomfort, the Spaniard will face a fourth-round match against a rival who could pose some service threats, Arthur Rinderknech. Before that, he went to the press conference to explain what happened on the court against Darderi and to send a public message of reassurance to both acquaintances and fans.

- A schedule that is not helpful

"I'm not used to playing in the first match of the day (11:00 in the morning), in fact, it's the second time in my professional career. The other time was earlier this year in Rome. I have to go to sleep around 11 at night, and it feels strange to me. I wake up at 7 in the morning to be ready for training, to be fresh and awake. Nevertheless, at least now I'm free, so it's also a good schedule."

- Encountering Jannik Sinner at a restaurant in New York

"It was a coincidence. Many people are talking about it, but it wasn't intentional. That place is a good restaurant, and we happened to be there on the same day. We weren't dining together, that would be strange, although maybe someday we'll have dinner together, but this time it was just a coincidence."

- Nerves on edge for many players at this US Open 2025

"I try to be as comfortable as possible. On the court, I focus on everything I do, and I don't care about any external noise, and off the court, I try to deal with everything in the best way. I want people to have a good time, and that's why I play with a smile when nothing really worries me. I don't want to give extra attention to anything; I just want to be good on the court."

- What he felt in the knee

"I felt something bothering me in the knee just in the game he broke my serve. After the step I took on the last serve, I felt it. After five or six points, I noticed the pain disappearing. Still, I was a bit concerned and preferred to consult the physiotherapist, but it's nothing serious; it was just precautionary. After that, I didn't feel anything else, and everything went well."

- Difference from the US Open 2024

"I try not to do the same things as last year. I want to do everything better and be very focused from the first point to the last, with no exceptions. I am motivated by what happened last year here because it makes me hungrier and more energetic. I love this place and enjoy playing for these fans, so it motivates me to be here for one more match for them."

- A tougher opponent for the fourth round

"Rinderknech is a very difficult player to face. He is very aggressive, has a great serve, and constantly tries to come to the net. It will be very tough, but as I said, I have to focus on myself and try to show a good level of play. I need to feel the ball well and be physically and mentally fresh. I will try to achieve my goal, and I am sure it will be an interesting match."

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Mensaje de tranquilidad de Alcaraz sobre su rodilla: "No es nada serio"