Davidovich, fully recovered: "I have taken the right steps and I am happy to be able to come back"

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Alejandro Davidovich is back and eager to prove himself at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026. The Spaniard has not had the best start to 2026, and coupled with a three-week abdominal injury, he was unable to defend his semifinal in Monte Carlo, causing him to drop out of the Top 20 (22nd).

However, the Malaga-born player is aware of the challenge it will be to achieve great results in his first clay-court tournament after weeks of inactivity and in such demanding conditions as those in Madrid. Nonetheless, during his press conference at the Caja Mágica, before his debut against Pablo Carreño or Marton Fucsovics, he confirmed his full recovery from his injury and also took the opportunity to talk about the latest gem in Spanish tennis: Rafa Jódar.

Alejandro Davidovich admits to being completely recovered from his abdominal injury

"I am fine, I have fully recovered, and I have no pain in my abdomen. I am already serving at 100%, so I have no issues. The first matches are indeed the hardest. You don't know your level after three weeks away, but I think we have worked hard, taken the right steps, and I am happy to return and enjoy the tournament once again."

Aware of the difficulty of returning after weeks without playing

"It will be my first match on clay, so I will have to quickly adapt my playing style to this surface. Matches on clay are very close, very 50-50. Everyone can surprise you, and here, moreover, with a bit more altitude, the serve is slightly favored. Obviously, player withdrawals are important for the tournament, but for us, they can be an advantage because we have a bit more chance of not facing those players."

Wants court time to gain momentum

"I am seeking to enjoy. Ultimately, being at home plays tricks on your mind. It's not about winning or losing but about enjoying every moment, being grateful to be back, and feeling competitive. I believe I need to be competitive to have a chance at winning matches."

"I currently have no expectations of what I will achieve in this tournament. Many players have already played several matches on clay, and for me, it will be the first one. I will try to give my best with everything we have trained for, and we will see what happens."

Impressed by Jódar's high level

"Yes, in fact, I practiced with him. I have watched many of his matches this year; we also coincided during the American tour. He has adapted very well to the circuit, but as I said, in the first year, nobody knows you, you have no expectations, and you play very freely. He has incredible talent and very good qualities to be a great player. But tennis is tough because every week you have to compete, face new challenges, and manage the mental aspect well. Otherwise, downturns may come."

"He is showing a very high level. I trained with him, and the ball really flies off his racket; he has great attributes. Now it's a matter of channeling it correctly for him to become a great player."

Admits to having spoken a lot with him and his father

"They are very honest and calm people, and I really like their outlook on life. I connect quite well with them. I try to give him my perspective on how to handle certain situations, based on my own experiences. But they have the final say and will manage it as they see fit. I simply try to offer advice, both the good and the bad, about what might happen. Because, in the end, as I said, the guy has incredible talent, and if he does things right, he can reach great heights," concluded Alejandro Davidovich, who aims to recover his tennis and his best feelings at the Caja Mágica.
 

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