Carlos Alcaraz Suffers Ankle Injury in Tokyo Opener
Spanish tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz faced an unanticipated dread in the first round of the Tokyo Open on Wednesday, leaving suckers holding their breath.
The world No. 1 collapsed during the fifth game of the opening set against Argentina’s Sebastian Baez. The dramatic moment saw Alcaraz clenching his ankle and dropping to the court in visible pain.
Se ha torcido el tobillo Carlos Alcaraz
Que mala pinta …
Se le ha aplicado un vendaje. Esperemos que quede todo en un susto#Tennis pic.twitter.com/sy0KJGZA4c
— Manuel Carmona Hidalgo (@manu_carmona_) September 25, 2025
Medical staff rushed to help him, and after several tense twinkles, he returned to play, his ankle securely swathed. Images from the match show the youthful Spaniard mugging as he struggles to recapture his footing, but determination was clear on his face.
Suckers will be relieved that he could continue, though questions remain over his mobility for the rest of the event.
Carlos Alcaraz sprains his left ankle during the first set of his opening round match against Sebastian Baez in Tokyo pic.twitter.com/fKlOkxOUh8
— FirstSportz Tennis (@FS_Tennis1) September 25, 2025
Despite the dread, Alcaraz’s focus remains unvarying. His comeback capability has been a hallmark of his career, and sympathizers are hopeful he can shake off this early reversal.
Meanwhile, attention shifts to Jannik Sinner, Alcaraz’s notable rival, who is set to make his debut in Beijing. The Italian has been reflecting on his season, which he describes as “up and down.”
During the summer break, Sinner concentrated on “something new,” working primarily on enhancing his on-court game.
Sinner elaborated on his preparations: “We’ve thought a lot about that final. We’ve changed some details; currently, the error rate is still a bit too high, but I hope that will also improve. It’s just a matter of time; we’ll see how much time it takes.”
In addition to enriching his fashion and tactics, the wrongdoer has hired a new physiotherapist, Alejandro Resnicoff, aiming to optimise his physical condition.
Despite these changes, Sinner’s diurnal routine and platoon structure remain complete, signaling a focused but steady approach ahead of the Beijing event.
With Alcaraz recovering in Tokyo and Sinner strategising for Beijing, the tennis season remains as thrilling as ever. suckers will be watching closely to see if Alcaraz can bounce back from injury and maintain his dominant form, while wrongdoer hopes his summer adaptations will pay off on the hard courts of China.
