Alcaraz ‘scared’ after hurting ankle at Japan Open

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz claims that he was “scared” after suffering an ankle injury on Thursday in the first round of the Tokyo Olympics.

With the first set tied at 2-2, top seed Alcaraz suffered a left ankle stenosis and had to undergo heavy strapping and treatment from the physio.

His team appeared to indicate that he should stop at this point, before the game was then suspended for rain, which added to the delay. He then broke with Baez and returned to the court.

Alcaraz, who had earlier won the men’s US Open title, and Baez resurrected under the roof, won the match 6-4, 6-2, and the Spaniard dominated the following day.

Alcaraz, a six-time Grand Slam champion, said, “I was scared too, I’m not going to lie.”

“Being honest, I was concerned when I landed on the ankle because it didn’t feel good at first. I’m happy to have the opportunity to play such good tennis after that. Seem to be.

I believe the following day and a half will not be easy for me. I’ll make an effort to recover and do whatever it takes to get ready for the following round.

Sonay Kartal’s comfortable victory over American Alycia Parks in Beijing secured her place in the second round of the China Open.

Kartal defeated world number 60 Parks 6-3, 2 and 6-2 in the final game of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals last week.

The 23-year-old’s ranking points for winning her first WTA title at the Tunisian Open final in September dropped to 81 in the world.