Davidovich, recovered 100%: "I have taken the right steps and I am happy to be able to return" Davidovich, récupéré à 100 % : "J'ai pris les bonnes mesures et je suis heureux de pouvoir revenir"

Alejandro Davidovich is back and eager to prove himself at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026. The Spaniard hasn't started 2026 in the best way possible, and coupled with a three-week abdominal injury that prevented him from defending his semi-finals in Monte Carlo, he has dropped out of the Top 20 (22nd).

However, the Malaga native is aware of how challenging it will be to achieve great results in his first clay-court tournament after weeks of inactivity and in such demanding conditions as Madrid. Still, during his meeting with journalists at the Caja Mágica, just 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 jewel of Spanish tennis: Rafa Jódar.

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Alejandro Davidovich admits to being fully recovered from his abdominal injury

"I'm fine, I've recovered 100%, and my abdominal doesn't hurt at all. I'm already serving at 100%, so I don't have any problems. It's true that the first matches are the toughest. You don't know your level after three weeks away, but I think we've worked hard, taken the right steps, and I'm happy to be back and enjoy the tournament again."

Aware of the challenge of returning after weeks without playing

"It will be my first match on clay, so I'll have to quickly adapt my playing style to this surface. Clay-court matches are very even, very 50-50. Anyone can surprise you, and here, with a bit more altitude, serving is slightly favored. Obviously, the 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."

Seeks court time to gain momentum

"I seek to enjoy it. Ultimately, being at home gives you many things to think about. 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 of winning matches."

"I don't have any expectations right now about what I'll do in this tournament. Many players have already played several matches on clay, and for me, it will be the first. I'll try to give my best with all the training we've done, and we'll see what happens."

Impressed by Jódar's high level

"Yes, in fact, I trained with him. I've watched many of his matches this year; we also met during the American tour. He's adapted very well to the circuit, but as I said, in the first year, no one knows you, you have no expectations, and you play very freely. He has incredible talent and very good conditions 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, there can be setbacks."

"He's showing a very high level. I trained with him, and the ball runs very fast for him; he has great qualities. Now it's a matter of guiding him well 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 way of looking at life. I connect quite well with them. I try to give him my perspective on managing certain situations, based on what I have experienced. But they have the final say and will manage it as they see fit. I simply try to provide 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 go very far," concludes Alejandro Davidovich who seeks to regain his tennis form and his best feelings at the Caja Mágica.
 

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