This is what Alcaraz’s leg looks like after the fall and injury in Rio: it hurts just to see it

Alarms went off immediately. This is not just another fall. that’s it Carlos Alcaraz Remaining sitting on the floor, barely moving and showing pain in his facial expressions is not a good sign. Especially considering that the Murcian is one of those electric athletes, who keeps moving even after a slip.

The one who suffered at the ATP 500 tournament in Rio was not just another. Alcaraz’s concern was immediately, directly proportional to the pain he felt. When he got to the chair to wait for medical attention, he was writhing in pain.

Sprained right ankle, Carlos Alcaraz He tripped preventing the joint from locking and fell to the ground. A nasty fall with consequences.

When Alcaraz uncovered his right foot for treatment, severe swelling was immediately apparent. A ball protruded from his ankle. The compressive bandage served only for Murcian to try.

It was all wasted in the third match point against Brazilian Thiago Monteiro. He took a little longer. He left it at 1-1. He was not willing to continue suffering, nor was he willing to risk the injury getting worse.

He backed away. It is up to medical tests to reveal the exact extent of the problem. Touring Buenos Aires and Rio has been a nightmare. If you don’t like to lose in the semis match Nicholas Jarryinjury is the worst possible outcome for an athlete.

He has an appointment on March 3 as well Rafael Nadal at an exhibition in Las Vegas, before his participation in the ATP Masters 1000 in Indian Wells and Miami.

Unlucky on a day born bent by rain. He delayed the start of tennis for three hours, softening the clay on the center court. The great loser, Carlos Alcaraz.