Overview

• Carlos Alcaraz, the world No. 1, collapsed at 2-2 early in his Round of 16 match against Sebastian Baez, clutching his left ankle.
• Tournament medical staff attended to him on court and applied a tight bandage to the injured ankle during a medical timeout.
• After testing his movement with small hops, Alcaraz resumed play and secured the opening set 6-4.
• Reports described strong pain and a subdued players’ box, even as the crowd applauded his return to the court.
• Outlets cited concern about a possible ankle sprain or Achilles involvement, with no confirmed diagnosis at this stage.