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Carlos Alcaraz discusses injury struggles and plans to manage ATP schedule

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 8:00 PM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Carlos Alcaraz discusses injury struggles and plans to manage ATP schedule

Summary

Carlos Alcaraz addressed his struggles with burnout and injury ahead of the Laver Cup in London. He endured over four months sidelined due to a wrist injury, missing key tournaments like Roland Garros and Wimbledon. In an interview, Alcaraz admitted to feeling burnt out before his injury and plans to take breaks in the future to protect his health. He is set to defend his title at the Japan Open after the Laver Cup, aiming to recapture ATP points and improve his ranking.

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•Alcaraz missed four months due to a wrist injury.
•He dropped to third in the ATP rankings after missing key events.
•The Laver Cup in London features no ATP points but significant prize money.
•He aims to defend his title at the Japan Open after competing in the Laver Cup.
•Alcaraz plans to take longer breaks to manage his health.

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8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Carlos Alcaraz admits what he was struggling with even before his injury, ‘I’m not going to lie’

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Carlos Alcaraz had to endure the mental and physical battle of being injured for over four months. From the initial setback at the Barcelona Open...
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