The World No.2 Carlos Alcaraz recently provided an updates on the ankle injury that he sustained during his first-round match against Thiago Monteiro at the Rio Open. The Spaniard also informed his fans on his social media platforms that he anticipates being well enough to defend his championship at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells the following month. Rio Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz Retires Hurt From His Match Against Thiago Monteiro Due to an Ankle Injury.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the 20-year-old revealed that he had an MRI on his ankle. He will be sidelined from the tennis court for several days due to a Grade II lateral strain, which was diagnosed after talks with his physician and physiotherapist. In a post, he also announced his availability for the 2024 Indian Wells Masters.

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Two points into his Rio de Janeiro debut against Monteiro on Tuesday night, Alcaraz injured his right ankle and had to retire after two games. After returning service in the Ad court, Alcaraz was only two points into his night encounter against Monteiro when Brazilian moved back in behind him. In an attempt to stop his momentum, the Spaniard planted his right foot, but his ankle rolled severely, causing him to land on his back. 'The Nightmare That I Have Lived for a Year…’ Simona Halep Awaits Decision on Her Doping Ban With Optimism, Thanks Fans for Support (See Post).

The World No. 2 returned to his bench with the assistance of Monteiro, where ATP physio Alejandro Resnicoff securely strapped his ankle. After coming back onto the court, he broke the Brazilian to take a one-zero lead. However, his range of motion was restricted, and he gave up after losing the following game. As the current Indian Wells champion, Alcaraz is defending 1000 points and will face a challenge from Jannik Sinner for the World No. 2 ranking.

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