Carlos Alcaraz has expressed confidence ahead of his first-round match against Australia’s Li Tu at the 2024 US Open, set to commence on Tuesday, August 27.
Alcaraz, as quoted by the Associated Press, revealed that he halted a practice session on Saturday, August 24, to prevent aggravating a minor issue.
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“I think it is OK. I stopped my practice just as a precaution. I didn’t feel comfortable enough to keep practicing, just in case things got worse,” Alcaraz explained.
Alcaraz is eyeing his third consecutive Grand Slam title, following victories at the French Open and Wimbledon earlier this year.
“I don’t want to stop any practice. I want to practice, I want to get better, I want to get ready for the tournament,” Alcaraz added.
Alcaraz ended his campaign at the Cincinnati Open with a defeat to Gael Monfils, a match in which he vented his frustration by smashing his racket.
However, the young star remains undeterred by the limited hard-court play, drawing confidence from his success on clay and grass courts earlier this season.
“I’m not worried about not having too many matches on hard courts,” he said.
