Carlos Alcaraz won Indian Wells showing his best tennis since he won Wimbledon last year. They were not easy months for Carlitos in the second part of 2023 and the beginning of 2024. However, when he seemed to have found the sensations he injured his arm because of the change of balls between tournaments (How many injuries we are living in tennis today because of the non-unification of the balls!) and has not been able to start the European clay court tour;
So, after not being able to play in Monte Carlo or Barcelona, his objective now is to play the Madrid Open. According to Relay's colleagues, the Spaniard will be tested in the Caja Mágica from this Saturday with training sessions that will determine whether or not he can play the Madrid Masters 1000. The idea, of course, is to try to arrive well at Roland Garros, so in no case will force knowing that behind still has Rome to get into a rhythm before Paris;
In any case, Carlitos still has time to decide whether or not to participate in the Madrid Open, as his debut will not take place until Friday or Saturday of next week. We will see if this time Madrid can count on Nadal and Alcaraz in its final draw, something that Barcelona has not been able to achieve. Rafa is already training in the Caja Mágica with good sensations and everything points to the fact that he will play. We will keep you informed of the evolution of Alcaraz.
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Carlos Alcaraz explica aquí exactamente dónde le duele. Puede volear o hacer dejadas, pero le molesta al tirar la derecha.
Le preocupan los plazos y no poder llegar a Madrid.
Días de mucha incertidumbre.