Injury concern for Carlos Alcaraz ahead of ATP Finals 2026
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The Spaniard is vying for a maiden triumph at the ATP Finals
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Carlos Alcaraz has sparked injury concerns after arriving in Turin with taping on his right knee ahead of the ATP Finals. The Spaniard is the second seed at the season-ending event, which begins on November 15.
Alcaraz’s first session at the Inalpi Arena reportedly lasted about an hour. It drew attention because of the strapping on his right knee and a patellar support band.
He appeared to complete the practice session without any major discomfort. The reason for the strapping has not been made clear, and further practice sessions will show whether it is only a precaution.
Some fans on social media noted that they noticed a limp. The seven-time Grand Slam champion was seen shaking out his knee during the Paris Masters final. Spanish outlet Punto de Break said the problem appears to be discomfort carried over from that final against Ben Shelton.
The same report said it is also a worry for Spain’s Davis Cup Finals tie in Bologna the following week.
The Spaniard arrives in Turin carrying his best form of his season. He is the favourite to lift the title for the first time and is aiming for a third straight tournament victory after Vienna and Paris.
He won Vienna without dropping a set, and in Paris, he avenged his US Open defeat against Shelton in the final.
Jannik Sinner, the defending champion who beat Alcaraz in last year’s final, is missing the event after ending his season early due to a knee injury. Alcaraz headlines the Ivan Lendl Group, alongside Daniil Medvedev, Flavio Cobolli and Frances Tiafoe. Alcaraz will open his campaign against Tiafoe on November 16.
Is Carlos Alcaraz injured?
While there is no official confirmation of any injury, Alcaraz was seen wearing strapping on his right knee during his first training session in Turin at the 2026 ATP Finals.
Will Carlos Alcaraz participate in ATP Finals 2026?
Yes, Alcaraz will participate in the season-end finals. The World No. 2 has been drawn in the Ivan Lendl group alongside Daniil Medvedev, Flavio Cobolli and Frances Tiafoe.
Has Carlos Alcaraz won the ATP Finals title previously?
No, Alcaraz is yet to win the title. He best performance in the tournament is the runner-up finish in 2025, where he went down to Jannik Sinner in straight sets.
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