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Alcaraz Eyes Shanghai Masters Challenge After Tokyo Victory
Carlos Alcaraz is getting ready to play in the Shanghai Masters.
He says he feels mentally fresh and is eager to compete.
He recently won the Japan Open in Tokyo after being away from tennis for more than four months with a wrist injury.
At the US Open, he reached the quarterfinals but lost to Ben Shelton.
Alcaraz has a bye, so he will begin in the second round.
His next opponent will be Juan Manuel Cerundolo or Nicolas Mejia.
He also spoke kindly about Holger Rune, who is returning after an injury.
Alcaraz said Rune may need time and matches to get back into his rhythm.
Carlos Alcaraz said he feels mentally fresh ahead of the Shanghai Masters.
He won the Japan Open in Tokyo after returning from a wrist injury that kept him out for more than four months.
Alcaraz reached the US Open quarterfinals but lost to Ben Shelton.
He has a first-round bye and will face Juan Manuel Cerundolo or qualifier Nicolas Mejia in round two.
Alcaraz said Holger Rune’s return from injury will require patience as he regains match rhythm.
- Who
- Carlos Alcaraz, world No. 3, is preparing to compete; he also discussed Holger Rune’s return from injury.
- What
- Alcaraz said he feels mentally fresh and is ready for the Shanghai Masters after winning the Japan Open in Tokyo.
- Where
- Shanghai, China; Alcaraz recently won the Japan Open in Tokyo.
- When
- Ahead of the Shanghai Masters, as the 2026 season approaches its close.
- Why
- Alcaraz said he wants to be in a good state for the tournament and hopes to win tournaments during the rest of the season.
Key facts
- Player
- Carlos Alcaraz, world No. 3
- Recent title
- Japan Open, an ATP 500 event in Tokyo
- Injury absence
- More than four months due to a wrist injury
- US Open result
- Quarterfinal; lost to Ben Shelton
- Shanghai draw
- Alcaraz has a first-round bye
- Possible second-round opponents
- Juan Manuel Cerundolo or Colombian qualifier Nicolas Mejia
- Past Shanghai results
- He has not advanced beyond the quarterfinals in previous appearances
Quotes
Carlos Alcaraz
Spanish tennis player preparing for the Shanghai Masters
“It's a slow process. The injury he had, it's a really complicated one because I would say the movement in tennis, I would say it's almost everything. I think his style is about the movement, to move well on court and cover the court as much as he can.”
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“I'm feeling fresh mentally, which for me it's the most important thing. I'm ready to take the challenge of this tournament. If we see a couple years back, probably this swing or this part of the season, it's never been my best one.”
thehansindia.com
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