World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz overcomes early injury fear to Beat Baez in Tokyo

Carlos Alcaraz has given an update on the injury scare that nearly forced him out of the Japan Open.

The Spaniard took a hard fall in the fifth game of the opening set against Sebastian Baez, appearing to roll his ankle in the process.

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There was real concern about whether he’d be able to continue, but he went on to win 7-5, 6-2. Speaking after the match in Tokyo, Alcaraz offered an update on how he was feeling.

Alcaraz admits he was worried after early fall at Japan Open

Alcaraz spoke about his injury after booking his spot in the second round of the Japan Open.

“I was scared. I’m not gonna lie,” said Alcaraz about the fall that nearly derailed his entire tournament. “I felt my ankle and didn’t feel great,” he continued.

The World No. 1, who beat Baez 7-6 (7), 6-2, admitted he was just glad to get through the match.