Spanish world quantity three Carlos Alcaraz says he “handed the check” after incomes a straight-set win on his comeback from damage on the Italian Open.
Alcaraz, 22, pulled out of the Madrid Open final month as he handled hamstring and groin accidents suffered within the Barcelona Open remaining.
When asserting the choice within the Spanish capital, the four-time main champion was uncertain if he could be match sufficient to play at this week’s Italian Open.
It additionally introduced into query his situation going into the upcoming French Open, the place Alcaraz is trying to defend the boys’s singles title.
Earlier than his opening match in Rome, Alcaraz stated he felt “100%” and he appeared in nice form – serving strongly and shifting effectively – in a 6-3 6-3 win in opposition to Serb qualifier Dusan Lajovic.
“The physique is feeling nice,” stated Alcaraz, who can also be the reigning Wimbledon champion.
“I made a number of good sprints at this time with none ache. It was nice.
“I believe I handed the check. Attempting to really feel extra snug on the court docket, shifting with out fascinated with the damage.”
Alcaraz, who was given a first-round bye as a number one seed, will play both American thirty first seed Alex Michelsen or Serbia’s Laslo Djere within the final 32.
