Scan to determine RG fate of injured Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz will undergo a wrist scan which may well determine if the injured defending champion will be fit enough to play the French Open.

The Spaniard who withdrew after one match last week in Barcelona and is skipping the ongoing Madrid Masters has put himself in the hands of doctors as his clay season plans blow up.

And the 22-year-old dropped an ominous hint of possible bad news on Monday night as he attended the Laureus sports awards in Madrid where he picked up Sportsman of the Year.

“We will see. The next scan will be decisive, so we are doing everything possible to ensure everything goes well. I am trying to be patient.

“We will see in a few days the state of the injury and the next steps. For now, I am trying to stay positive and keep my spirits up even though the days feel long.”

The 22-year-old who won both Rome and Paris a year ago, expressed profound regret for pulling out of Madrid for a second edition in succession.

“Madrid is home, one of the most special places on my calendar, and that’s why it hurts so much not to be able to play here for the second year in a row. 

“It hurts especially not to be in front of my people, in a tournament.”