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Carlos Alcaraz's Dramatic Exit: Ankle Injury Shocks Rio Open

Ankle Injury - Carlos Alcaraz - Rio Open - Tennis - Thiago Monteiro

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz retires after just two games due to a nasty ankle injury at the Rio Open. What caused the abrupt end? Find out here!

Carlos Alcaraz, the top seed at the Rio Open, faced a heartbreaking exit after sustaining a severe ankle injury just two points into his opening-round match against Thiago Monteiro. The young tennis sensation, ranked as the world No. 2, tried to push through the pain but ultimately had to retire, leaving fans in shock. The dramatic scene on the court highlighted the fragility of professional sports and the unpredictability of injuries in high-stakes tournaments.

The unfortunate incident not only affected Alcaraz's immediate performance but also raised concerns about his future in the tournament. Rain delays further complicated the situation, leaving fans and analysts speculating on the severity of the injury and its impact on Alcaraz's upcoming matches. Despite the setback, the resilient player's determination and sportsmanship shone through as he faced the unexpected challenge with grace and composure.

As news of Alcaraz's withdrawal spread, the tennis world rallied behind the young star, sending messages of support and encouragement. The silver lining in this difficult moment was the display of unity and empathy within the tennis community, showcasing the solidarity and camaraderie among athletes in times of adversity.

In the aftermath of the incident, Alcaraz announced that he would undergo tests on his injured ankle to determine the extent of the damage and plan his recovery accordingly. The tennis prodigy's withdrawal from the 2024 Rio Open marked a disappointing turn of events for both Alcaraz and his fans, emphasizing the physical toll and risks associated with professional sports. Despite the setback, Alcaraz's resilience and determination to bounce back stronger serve as a testament to his unwavering commitment to the sport.

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Alcaraz suffers ankle injury in Rio opener, retires after two games ... (ATP Tour)

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz suffered an ankle injury just two points into his Rio Open presented by Claro opening-round match against Thiago Monteiro and ...

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Rain in Rio delays Carlos Alcaraz & Co. | ATP Tour | Tennis (ATP Tour)

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz could be in for a late night in Rio de Janeiro Tuesday after rain delayed the start of play by almost three hours.

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Carlos Alcaraz injures ankle, exits Rio Open after 2 games - ESPN (ESPN)

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz rolled his ankle in the first game vs. Thiago Monteiro and broke his opponent's serve in the second before retiring at the Rio Open.

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Sad scenes as Carlos Alcaraz forced to retire after nasty ankle injury ... (7NEWS.com.au)

The world No.2 was nearly in tears on the side of the court.

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Carlos Alcaraz retires hurt in first round of Rio Open (The Independent)

The two-time grand slam winner hurt his ankle after just two points while playing Brazilian Thiago Monteiro before the Spaniard went on to break his serve.

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Carlos Alcaraz suffers ankle injury in Rio opener, retires after two ... (India Today)

Carlos Alcaraz retired from his opening match at the ATP Rio Open after rolling his right ankle on just the second point of the contest against Thiago ...

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Tennis: Ankle injury forces Carlos Alcaraz out in first round of ATP ... (WION)

Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz took a medical timeout, had the ankle taped and won the first game but after dropping his serve in the second game he called it ...

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Carlos Alcaraz rolls right ankle on second point of Rio Open match ... (Tennis Magazine)

"I knew that it was going to be impossible to continue without pain," the world No. 2 said after retiring two games into the contest Tuesday night.

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Alcaraz to have tests on injured ankle after Rio Open retirement (Reuters)

World number two Carlos Alcaraz is to have tests on his ankle after sustaining an injury that forced him to retire from his Rio Open first-round match ...

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Carlos Alcaraz Withdraws from 2024 Rio Open with Ankle Injury (Bleacher Report)

Two-time major champion Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the 2024 Rio Open after sustaining an ankle injury on Tuesday, according to the Associated Press…

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Carlos Alcaraz in worrying scenes after brutal tennis retirement at ... (Yahoo Sport Australia)

Alcaraz, who lost to Cameron Norrie in last year's final, was starting his campaign against Thiago Monteiro when on the second point, the World No.2 fell to the ...

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Carlos Alcaraz injures ankle, exits Rio Open after 2 games - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz rolled his ankle in the first game vs. Thiago Monteiro and broke his opponent's serve in the second before retiring at the Rio Open.

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Carlos Alcaraz faces injury worry after retiring at Rio Open (The Independent)

Alcaraz appeared to be in considerable pain due to his ankle as he pulled out of the first-round match against Thiago Monteiro.

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Rio Open: Carlos Alcaraz retires from tournament due to ankle injury (Sky Sports)

Top seed Alcaraz was the champion in Rio in 2022 and a finalist last year, when he lost to Briton Cameron Norrie; He arrived in Rio after losing to Chilean ...

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Carlos Alcaraz exits Rio tennis tourney with injured ankle - UPI.com (UPI.com)

Carlos Alcaraz rolled onto the side of his right ankle and tumbled, leading to a first-set retirement at the 2024 Rio Open. The No. 2 tennis player will ...

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Carlos Alcaraz confident of defending Indian Wells title despite ... (ATP Tour)

Carlos Alcaraz expects to be fit to defend his title at the BNP Paribas Masters in Indian Wells next month, the Spaniard told fans on his social media ...

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Carlos Alcaraz has slight ankle sprain, plans to play Indian Wells ... (ESPN Australia)

Carlos Alcaraz confirmed a lateral sprain of his right ankle but said he'd miss just "a few days" and plans to play at Las Vegas and Indian Wells.

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Distraught Carlos Alcaraz gives injury update after Rio retirement (msnNOW)

Carlos Alcaraz's nightmare start to the 2024 season continued on Tuesday as he was forced to retire from his Rio Open clash after picking up an ankle injury ...

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