Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Alcaraz Overcomes Injury to Win Japan Open Match
Carlos Alcaraz, a top tennis player, played a match at the Japan Open.
During the first set, he hurt his left ankle and needed a medical timeout.
Despite the injury, he returned to the court and won the match against Sebastian Baez.
The match was paused due to rain.
Alcaraz expressed relief that his ankle felt better.
He is scheduled to play Zizou Bergs in the next round.
Carlos Alcaraz played Sebastian Baez in the Japan Open.
Alcaraz injured his left ankle during the match.
He received medical attention on the court.
Alcaraz won the match in straight sets.
He will play Zizou Bergs in the next round.
- Who
- Carlos Alcaraz and Sebastian Baez
- What
- Alcaraz won his Japan Open match after an ankle injury.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Japan Open in Tokyo
- Why
- Alcaraz injured his left ankle during the match.
Player's Perspective
Tournament Management
Player's Physical Condition
Player's Perspective
Alcaraz was worried because, in the first minutes of playing, his ankle did not feel good at all.
Tournament Management
Alcaraz returned to the court and completed the match indicating sufficient recovery after treatment.
- Athlete
- Carlos Alcaraz
- Tournament
- Japan Open
- Opponent
- Sebastian Baez
- Match Result
- Alcaraz won 6-4, 6-2
- Injury
- Left ankle
- Next Match
- Zizou Bergs
Sources
WATCH | Carlos Alcaraz Falls on Court in Serious Injury Scare During Japan Open Debut
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