Carlos Alcaraz takes a break from training in Turin: What happened?
A minor scare for Carlos Alcaraz in Turin, just a few days before the start of the ATP Finals. The Spanish No. 1 had to cut short his training session with Flavio Cobolli at the Inalpi Arena, raising some concerns about his physical condition. The reason for the interruption, however, appears to be related to a stomach issue and not his right knee, which had been bandaged during his most recent on-court sessions.
The Spanish newspaper Marca clarified what happened. Alcaraz reportedly experienced uncomfortable gastrointestinal discomfort starting at breakfast and, to avoid making the situation worse, chose to stop about twenty minutes ahead of schedule. It was a precautionary decision ahead of the important end-of-season tournament.
Before the interruption, however, the two had engaged in an intense training session, which featured plenty of spectacular rallies. It was the Italian who came out on top in the set they played, defeating the Spaniard 6-3. While this result has no official standing, it is nonetheless a positive sign for Cobolli, who is recovering from a leg muscle injury sustained during the Vienna tournament.
Despite feeling unwell, Alcaraz found time to interact with the fans in the stands before leaving the court, signing autographs and taking photos. It was primarily the conspicuous bandage on his right knee that had raised some concern in the days leading up to the match. The Spaniard explained that he had experienced some issues following a series of particularly grueling matches, between his victory in Vienna and his win at the Paris Masters 1000.
He is handling the situation cautiously, not wanting to take any unnecessary risks on the eve of the Finals. Alcaraz himself has assured everyone that he feels fine and is working to be in the best possible condition for the tournament. The Spaniard is scheduled to make his debut on Monday, November 16, at 2:00 p.m. against Frances Tiafoe, while Flavio Cobolli will make his debut against Daniil Medvedev.
