Carlos Alcaraz has turned his focus to the Italian Open, having been forced to miss the Madrid Open through injury.
Alcaraz had both thighs strapped on his return to training, which comes ahead of another ATP Masters 1000 event.
He withdrew from the ongoing tournament in Madrid with a leg injury, having just lost the Barcelona Open final to Holger Rune.
Rafael Nadal thinks Alcaraz can achieve huge success in his career, but only if he can manage to stay fit and healthy.
That has not been the case for Alcaraz in recent times, with his latest injury arriving shortly before the French Open.
Photo by Manuel Queimadelos/Quality Sport Images/Getty ImagesCarlos Alcaraz to make a decision on the Italian Open this weekend
But according to Marca, the 21-year-old has received a positive update on his issue, with the website reporting: “Carlos Alcaraz has received good news.
“The medical tests he underwent on Monday in Murcia showed that the small tear in his adductor muscle, which prevented him from playing in the Mutua Madrid Open, is gone.
“Thus, Carlitos returned to training that same day with his sights set on Rome (May 7-18). According to MARCA, the decision on Alcaraz’s participation on the Foro Italico courts will be made this weekend.
“That’s when the El Palmar native will practice for points, at the maximum intensity of a match. If he passes the test, Carlitos will depart for the Italian capital on Tuesday, May 6, and will make his debut this weekend.
“The four-time Grand Slam champion’s team isn’t taking any risks with Roland Garros just around the corner.”
Carlos Alcaraz’s record in 2025 ahead of potential Italian Open appearance
Aged just 21, Spanish superstar Alcaraz has already played a massive 29 matches in the 2025 season so far.
He boasts a 24-5 win-loss record, with the world number three already sitting on two titles from Rotterdam and Monte Carlo, having also lost the Barcelona final.
But his health should be taking priority now, with the ATP schedule very busy and another Grand Slam rapidly approaching.
The Italian Open is the perfect preparation for Roland Garros, but the youngster should not be forced into competing if he is not 100% fit.