Carlos Alcaraz has assured fans that he will be "at 100%" for the U.S. Open, despite halting his training on Saturday after twisting his ankle. The four-time Grand Slam champion, who has faced multiple injuries this year, including an ankle issue that forced him to withdraw from the Rio Open, paused his practice as a precaution. Alcaraz emphasized that he never doubted his participation in the U.S. Open, explaining that he stopped practicing to prevent any potential worsening of the injury.

Alcaraz, who is set to begin his tournament on Tuesday against Australian Li Tu, expressed confidence in his recovery, stating that he expects to resume training without any concerns. Reflecting on his recent loss to Novak Djokovic in the Olympic final, the 21-year-old acknowledged the disappointment but noted that he has learned from the experience and aims to approach future important matches with a better mindset.

Despite his recent loss to Gael Monfils at the Cincinnati Open and limited hard-court play leading up to the U.S. Open, Alcaraz remains optimistic. He drew parallels to his preparation for Roland Garros and Wimbledon, where he also had limited match play but still achieved strong results, including winning the last two majors. As he chases a second U.S. Open title following his 2022 victory, Alcaraz remains focused and determined to perform at his best.