Asked about the medical timeout that threw Zverev out of control, Alcaraz explained: “The match was very demanding, and at first I felt discomfort in a specific muscle, but I didn’t think it was really a cramp. I didn’t know exactly what it was. While hitting a forehand, I started to feel pain in my right adductor, so I called the physiotherapist. The rest of my legs were fine, or at least correctly. With the stress and uncertainty, everything was amplified. I explained what was happening to the physio, and he was the one who decided to take medical time. During the change of ends, I received some treatment, and that’s it.”
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After 5h27 of a tough battle, the 22-year-old was mainly thinking about his recovery. “I’m obviously tired. My body could feel better after five and a half hours of intense match, that’s normal. Now I will focus on my recovery. With the adrenaline and everything that has happened, it will be difficult to sleep immediately. I’ll try to get to sleep as soon as possible, but it will probably take a few hours.”
