"I didn't feel comfortable enough to keep practicing" - Carlos Alcaraz shares injury update after twisting ankle during US Open practice session

Carlos Alcaraz gave his fans a scare after being forced to abandon his US Open practice session as he twisted his ankle. The Spaniard has since shared an update on his injury concerns.

Addressing the issue during his pre-tournament press conference, the Spaniard said he was feeling okay despite experiencing some discomfort during the practice. He added that he ended the session as a precautionary measure.

Alcaraz said he has not hit the practice court since the incident, but was feeling better. He went on to express hope of being back at his 100% and practising again on Sunday.

"Well, I think it is okay," Carlos Alcaraz said. "You know, I just stop my practice just for precaution. I didn't feel comfortable enough to keep practicing just in case if everything is going to be worse."

"But, you know, after a few hours later, I still feel good, you know, my feet, so tomorrow I will try to be practicing again 100% without thinking about it, but today I'll take care about it," he added.

Alcaraz comes into the US Open fresh off an opening-round exit at the Cincinnati Open. He lost a three-set match to Gael Monfils. Prior to that, the youngster had helped Spain bag a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, losing to Novak Djokovic in the final.

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"Would have loved to have more matches under my belt on hard court before US Open" - Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz and Andre Agassi during an exhibition match ahead of the 2024 US Open (Image via Getty)

Carlos Alcaraz also spoke about his lack of match practice going into the 2024 US Open, saying while he would have loved to have some more matches under his belt, he is not too concerned.

The Spaniard said he did not take part in too many matches on clay heading into the French Open either, but was able to lift the trophy.

"Well, it doesn't matter for me," Carlos Alcaraz said. "Obviously I'd have loved to have more matches on my belt on hard court before the US Open."

"But, I mean, it doesn't affect me at all. If I look back a little bit, you know, for example, facing the Roland Garros, I didn't have too much matches on clay, and it was a pretty good result. And then in Wimbledon, same thing, you know," he added.

Alcaraz, a former US Open champion, will open his campaign against Australian Li Tu on Tuesday (August 27).