Carlos Alcaraz's Rio Open Journey Cut Short by Ankle Injury

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Carlos Alcaraz's ambitions for the 2024 season hit a snag during his match at the Rio Open as an untimely ankle injury forced him to retire early. Just moments into his first-round clash with Thiago Monteiro, disaster struck when Alcaraz twisted his ankle while attempting a swift change in direction.

Despite bravely attempting to soldier on, the pain proved too much to bear for the young Spaniard. After receiving treatment from the ATP physio, Alcaraz returned to the court but soon realized that continuing would only exacerbate the injury.

With a heavy heart, Alcaraz made the difficult decision to retire from the match, his hopes for victory dashed by the unfortunate twist of fate. Concerns lingered over the severity of the injury, with Alcaraz scheduled for further tests to determine the extent of the damage.

As he left the court, Alcaraz's resilience was evident, walking unaided but visibly hampered by the injury. Despite this setback, Alcaraz remains determined to bounce back, with eyes set on his upcoming challenges, including a highly anticipated clash against Rafael Nadal in Las Vegas.

Meanwhile, Monteiro, gracious in victory, expressed his sympathy for Alcaraz's plight, acknowledging the unfortunate turn of events that marred what was shaping up to be an intriguing encounter.