Carlos Alcaraz arrived in Bologna on Monday afternoon. World no. 1 and his staff carried greater than baggage from Turin, with the lingering ache shadowing his ATP Finals run and inserting query marks over the Davis Cup Finals participation.
Carlos injured his proper leg through the round-robin stage in Turin. Regardless of discomfort, he defeated 4 rivals to achieve his first remaining at this occasion. He fought valiantly towards Jannik Sinner in a 7-6, 7-5 loss after two hours in quarter-hour.
Alcaraz required a medical timeout and revealed a hamstring harm that intensified throughout his remaining two matches. On Monday afternoon, accompanied by Angel Ruiz Cotorro, Carlos underwent an MRI to find out the prolong of the harm and put together his subsequent transfer.
🎾‼️ ¡@carlosalcaraz ya está en Bolonia después de jugar las #ATPFinals y se une al equipo de España de la @CopaDavis!
🏥 Este lunes se someterá a pruebas médicas para comprobar si tiene alguna lesión en su pierna derechapic.twitter.com/ik0aHcuEiu
— Carrusel Deportivo (@carrusel) November 17, 2025
The scan confirmed a muscle edema and important hamstring overload following a demanding week of tennis. Carlos struggled towards Auger-Aliassime within the semi-final, and the discomfort grew to become unattainable to disregard within the title conflict towards his biggest rival.
Alcaraz took a medical timeout within the closing levels of the opening set and continued. Nevertheless, the problem actually prevented him from performing even higher, regardless of giving every little thing to win the title.
The Spaniard Tennis Federation reported that there isn’t any tear, which is sweet information. Nevertheless, Alcaraz will steer clear of the apply court docket on Tuesday. He’ll attempt to prepare on Wednesday and see how his physique will react.
Carlos Alcaraz, ATP Finals 2025© Stream screenshot
The six-time Main winner is receiving therapies on the resort, and the ultimate choice about his participation within the tie towards the Czech Republic will come after his emotions on the court docket.
One factor is for certain. At this stage of the season and after 80 matches over the earlier 11 months, the Spaniard will solely play if he feels able to contributing factors. Thus, he will definitely miss the doubles motion.
David Ferrer will probably pair Marcel Granollers and Pedro Martinez for what might be the essential rubber. Regardless of the setback, Carlos returned to the resort together with his trademark smile.
He hopes to guide his nation and chase the Davis Cup title, however the remaining phrase belongs to his hamstring.
