Carlos Alcaraz will be ready to go ahead of Monte-Carlo Masters opener, practice worries merely precaution

Spain’s young tennis star Carlos Alcaraz is set to take part in the Monte-Carlo Masters opener, despite media reports suggesting otherwise. The 20-year-old is regarded as one of the most highly-rated players currently playing in the circuit alongside Italy’s Jannik Sinner.

Some media reports suggested that Alcaraz might opt to withdraw from the ongoing mega-event in Monte-Carlo largely because of a forearm injury. However, as per tennis journalist and YouTuber Jose Moron, the current world number three is set to take part in the event.

Moron revealed that while Alcaraz has discomfort in his forearm, it is because of this reason his coaching staff has decided to give an extended rest before his opening round clash on Wednesday. The two-time Grand Slam winner is set to face off against Canda’s Felix Auger-Aliassime in the round of 32. Both players have faced off five times in the past and interestingly, it is the current world number 35 who has an advantage with three wins compared to two victories of Alcaraz.

Alcaraz is coming into the Monte-Carlo Masters after having a rather disappointing outing in the recently concluded Miami Open where he was knocked out after losing in the quarterfinal to Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets with a score of 6-2, 6-4.