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Heartbreak for Tennis Star Carlos Alcaraz in Rio: Ankle Injury Halts His Game

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Read about the unfortunate ankle injury that forced Carlos Alcaraz to retire just two games into the Rio Open match. #CarlosAlcaraz #Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz, the top seed at the Rio Open presented by Claro, faced a devastating setback in his opening-round match against Thiago Monteiro. Just two points into the game, Alcaraz suffered an ankle injury, leading to his early retirement from the match. This unexpected turn of events left fans shocked and disappointed, as the Spanish star's promising performance was cut short.

Despite his best efforts, the rain further complicated Alcaraz's situation, causing delays and uncertainty about his recovery. The unfortunate series of events in Rio cast a shadow over Alcaraz's potential success in the tournament and raised concerns about his future performance.

The tennis world was left in awe as Alcaraz, a two-time grand slam winner, had to withdraw from the 2024 Rio Open due to the ankle injury. The young star's determination and resilience will undoubtedly be tested as he undergoes tests to assess the extent of the injury and plans his comeback strategy.

In a sport where injuries can be sudden game-changers, Carlos Alcaraz's journey in Rio serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of professional tennis. As fans await updates on his recovery and return to the court, Alcaraz's courage and dedication continue to inspire aspiring tennis players and enthusiasts worldwide.

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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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Heartbreak in Rio for Carlos Alcaraz: has to withdraw and is now in ... (TennisUpToDate.com)

Bad luck seems to be taking its toll on Carlos Alcaraz who, since losing the final of the 2023 Cincinnati Open, has been unable to find his best form on the ...

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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 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 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 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 to have tests on injured ankle (Yahoo Sports)

Carlos Alcaraz will have tests on his ankle after he retires two games into his Rio Open first-round match because of an ankle injury.

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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 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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Mindblowing Argentina Open appearance fee for Carlos Alcaraz set ... (TennisUpToDate.com)

Carlos Alcaraz was carted away from the Rio Open only points into his opener in an injury he didn't think was too serious, but in reality the proof will be ...

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

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

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 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 confirms that his injury is not so serious: "See you in ... (TennisUpToDate.com)

Fans of Carlos Alcaraz are breathing a sigh of relief after the world number two shared an encouraging update following his horrific ankle injury at the Rio ...

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Carlos Alcaraz confident of playing Indian Wells after ankle scan (BBC News)

Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz is confident he will be fit to play Indian Wells after saying he will be "out of work for a few days" with an ankle injury ...

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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 ...

Carlos Alcaraz shares positive update after ankle injury in Rio de ... (US Open Tennis Championships)

Carlos Alcaraz said on Instagram that an MRI revealed a grade two lateral sprain of his right ankle—an injury that he only expects to keep him off the court ...

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