In an interview published in Tuttosport by Roberto Bertellino, Fabrizio Tencone, director of the Isokinetic Clinic in Turin, commented on the injury of tennis player Carlos Alcaraz, explaining that it is likely a tendinopathy—an inflammation that requires 10 to 12 weeks to heal.
The recommendation is to proceed with caution. The decision to stop appears unavoidable, especially considering the athlete’s young age —22— and the need to protect his future. The issue concerns the wrist, a crucial joint in tennis, and rushing the recovery could jeopardize a full healing process.
According to Fabrizio Tencone, an athlete doesn’t stop because of pain itself, but when it prevents an adequate level of performance. In individual sports like tennis, it is even more difficult to compete without being at one’s peak.
There is confidence in a full recovery for Carlos Alcaraz, provided that the treatment is timely and appropriate.
