Alcaraz reassures: "I'll be at my best for the double".
Carlos Alcaraz got the job done on Monday.
Against Tallon Griekspoor, the Spaniard didn't always shine. Despite a perfect start, he suffered in the second set.
Injured in the right leg, the El Palmar native had to leave the court for medical treatment.
On his return, he saved a set point before finally winning in two sets (6-1, 7-6).
Questioned at the press conference, Alcaraz was keen to reassure his fans: "There are always problems, that's the daily life of a tennis player.
It's a pain I've been carrying around and I know how to deal with it. On Tuesday, I'll be at my best for the doubles with Rafa."
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