Carlos Alcaraz Expects to Be 100% for US Open After Ankle Injury Scare at Practice

Carlos Alcaraz cut his Saturday practice session short after twisting his right ankle, but he told reporters that he is OK as the U.S. Open rapidly approaches.

"I think it is OK. I just stopped my practice just for precaution," Alcaraz said, per the Associated Press. "I didn't feel comfortable enough to keep practicing, just in case if everything is going to be worse."

As the AP noted, Alcaraz didn't seem concerned that he could miss any U.S. Open time. Rather, the bigger issue was stopping practice.

"I don't want to stop any practice. I want to practice, I want to get better, I want to get ready for the tournament," he said, before adding: "I'm sure that tomorrow, or in two days, I'm going to be at 100%, for sure."

Alcaraz, the U.S. Open's No. 3 seed, is currently set to face qualifier Li Tu in the first round on Tuesday evening.

It's understandable why Alcaraz wants practice time, especially after a rough round-of-32 loss to Gael Monfils in the Cincinnati Open on Aug. 15. Alcaraz called it "the worst match that I ever played in my career" and smashed his racket in anger.

It has been a great year for Alcaraz, though, highlighted by victories at the French Open and Wimbledon, giving him four Grand Slam titles for his career. He also won silver at the Paris Summer Olympics, falling to Novak Djokovic in the final.

Now Alcaraz hopes for his second U.S. Open title. His first happened in 2022, when he defeated Casper Ruud in four sets for his first major win ever.