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Concerns ahead of ATP Finals: Alcaraz forced to cut practice short
Carlos Alcaraz was forced to cut practice short on Friday due to stomach pain. A bandage on his knee has also sparked talk.
Ahead of the start of the ATP Finals in Turin, one of the title contenders is causing concern.
Erste Bank Open champion and Paris Masters winner Carlos Alcaraz was forced to cut practice short on Friday, as reported by Spanish newspaper "Marca".
During a practice session with Italy's Flavio Cobolli, the Spaniard stopped around 20 minutes earlier than planned. Alcaraz subsequently complained of stomach pain.
Opener on Monday against Tiafoe
A bandage on his right knee was also visible on the world number three, sparking discussion in Italy. However, this is said to be merely a precautionary measure.
Alcaraz does not have much time to recover. The first hurdle awaits as early as Monday with American Frances Tiafoe. Furthermore, the 23-year-old will face local favourite Flavio Cobolli and Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the "Ivan Lendl" group.
