Carlos Alcaraz has said that his medical timeout was just a \u2018precaution\u2019 after he appeared to be suffering knee discomfort during his third-round match at the US Open.<\/p>\n
The Spaniard cruised past Italian Lucas Darderi 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 to reach the last 32 at the New York event for the fourth time.<\/p>\n
However, mid-way through the second set, Alcaraz began to touch his knee after a seemingly awkward service landing \u2013 displaying concerned looks to his team.<\/p>\n
As would be expected, the five-time Grand Slam champion asked the umpire if he could take a medical timeout during the next changeover, before going on to receive a massage.<\/p>\n
Alcaraz went on to break at 5-4, winning the final seven games of the match against Darderi.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m feeling good,\u201d Alcaraz clarified, during his post-match interview.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was just a precaution.<\/p>\n
\u201cI asked for the physio. I felt something that was not good in the knee, but after five or six points, it was gone.<\/p>\n
\u201cI just asked for the physio to take care of the knee because there was one serve left [in the second set] and I had to be ready, had to be good, had to feel good physically.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was a precaution. I will talk with my team but I\u2019m not worried about it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Alcaraz\u2019s third-round clash was his first day session at this year\u2019s US Open, starting at 11:30AM \u2013 a relatively early start, compared to most events.<\/p>\n
Nevertheless, the Spaniard looked to continue his impressive form, having won 33 of his last 34 matches and not dropping a set at the US Open, so far.<\/p>\n
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