Carlos Alcaraz Injured in 18 Minute Rio Open Match, Monteiro Advances to Face Meligeni

Carlos Alcaraz’s time at the 2024 Rio Open lasted 18 minutes. In the first game of his debut against Thiago Monteiro, the Spaniard, number 2 in the world, sprained his right foot. He received medical attention, returned to the court, but was unable to continue in the match. Thus, Monteiro advanced and will have another Brazilian ahead of him in the round of 16: Felipe Meligeni.

Watch the moment Alcaraz twists his ankle and needs to bandage it

– I felt bad. She was in pain. She knew it would be difficult to continue. Tomorrow, I will take exams. They’ve already told me that it doesn’t seem to be that serious, but I need to cool down my body and see the sensations I have – said Alcaraz, after the match.

1 of 4 Alcaraz suffers sprained ankle during Rio Open — Photo: Rio Open Alcaraz suffers sprained ankle during Rio Open — Photo: Rio Open

The injury to the world number 2 happened when the score was 15-15 in the first game. The Spaniard fell and didn’t get up immediately. The scene has already sparked concern. Even Thiago Monteiro crossed the court to check the situation and talk to his opponent.

2 of 4 Alcaraz is treated after twisting his ankle — Photo: Reproduction Alcaraz is treated after twisting his ankle — Photo: Reproduction

– I said how much I admire him, that I was sad about the situation. I thought about offering support. We know how sad it is to leave the game with body pain. I hope he received my words willingly and that he recovers quickly – commented the Brazilian.

3 of 4 Carlos Alcaraz falls on the Rio Open court — Photo: Rio Open Carlos Alcaraz falls on the Rio Open court — Photo: Rio Open

With the attention focused on him, the world number 2 received medical attention on the side of the court. He iced it and returned to the game. He still broke Monteiro’s serve and didn’t appear to have so many mobility problems.

See the moment of Alcaraz’s withdrawal after spraining his ankle

In the next game, however, Alcaraz became more uncomfortable, and the Brazilian returned the break. The Spaniard then withdrew from the match and avoided placing the blame on the court, despite the rain on Tuesday afternoon:

– These things happen on clay. The court was good. Most tennis players have been through this at some point. You need to know how to deal with situations.

Thiago Monteiro on Alcaraz’s support: “It’s sad to win like that”

Classified for the round of 16, Monteiro will face Felipe Meligeni, in a 100% Brazilian clash. The two are friends, but the partnership will be put aside, at least for now.

4 of 4 Carlos Alcaraz and Thiago Monteiro greet each other after the match — Photo: Rio Open Carlos Alcaraz and Thiago Monteiro greet each other after the match — Photo: Rio Open

– Let’s not talk. Everyone follows their own routine. We ended up not interacting as much in tournaments. Even though we get along very well, on the court it’s competition. It will be a very important game, which helps both in terms of points and prizes – said Monteiro.

2024-02-21 02:48:45
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