Alcaraz twists ankle in Rio, to undergo tests

RIO DE JANEIRO, February 21

World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz is to have tests on his ankle after sustaining an injury that forced him to retire from his Rio Open first-round match against Thiago Monteiro on Tuesday.

Alcaraz needed medical attention after twisting his right ankle on the second point of the contest, but the 20-year-old returned to the court a little later with heavy strapping.

He played through the pain and managed to break Brazilian Monteiro’s serve but retired after being broken in the next game as the match ended with the score at 1-1.

“Tomorrow I’ll have a test for my ankle and let’s see if it’s something serious or not,” Alcaraz said.

Djokovic back in Miami

Novak Djokovic is set to return to the Miami Open next month after a five-year hiatus due to Covid-19 and US travel restrictions, after being included on the entry list released by tournament organisers. The world No. 1 owns a joint record six Miami Open titles. This year’s Miami Open is scheduled for March 17-31. — Reuters