SloveniaProfessional tennis player Carlos Alcaraz has spoken publicly about the psychological challenges he faced during his nearly five-month recovery period after sustaining an ankle injury in April. The 23-year-old Spaniard revealed that intrusive thoughts were among the most difficult aspects of his rehabilitation, particularly during the phase when he gradually returned to training but remained uncertain about his readiness to compete again. Alcaraz missed significant parts of the tennis season, including the French Open, Wimbledon, and much of the North American hardcourt circuit. Despite these setbacks, he remains optimistic about his return to competitive play at the US Open in New York, where he aims to defend his title. He also expressed disappointment that world number one Jannik Sinner will not be competing due to knee injuries, noting their absence from each other’s presence for around six to seven months.
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