Carlos Alcaraz feeling ‘100%’ heading into Rome Masters

World No.3 Carlos Alcaraz has declared himself fit and ready to go ahead of the 2025 Rome Masters in Italy this week.

The Spaniard came into the ATP Masters 1000 tournament with an injury cloud over his head after withdrawing from the Madrid Open last month due to hamstring and groin issues.

However, speaking to media on Thursday in Rome, Alcaraz confirmed that his recovery has gone well and he is eager to compete for the title.

“I’m in a good shape,” he said.

“I stop a little bit. I just try to recovered from the injury, which I wasn’t worried at all.

“I couldn’t play Madrid. But I could play really good tournaments [in] Monte-Carlo, Barcelona, good matches.

“Right now, I have confidence. The practices has been well.

“I’m 100% ready to start the tournament.

“Obviously I would say the first round in every tournament is never easy, you have to get used to the conditions, the tournament, the court, everything.

“I’m just excited. I can’t wait for tomorrow. I think my level is in a good spot.”

Alcaraz is priced on the second line of betting to win the Rome Masters, paying +250 to claim his seventh Masters title.

Jannik Sinner, who makes his return this week after serving a three-month ban for failing a drug test last year, leads the winner market across top sportsbooks at +200.

While the Italian is likely to be Alcaraz’s toughest competition for the title, the 22-year-old says that he is pleased to see him return to the Tour.

“Honestly, I’m really happy to have him around again,” he said.

“It’s been three months. Obviously for him was tough and I’m pretty sure was super long.

“It is great for me, for the tennis, for the fans to have him again around, that he’s able to play a tournament again.

“We are in different sides of the draw. Hopefully I’m going to meet him at the final.

“But just want I want to say is I’m real happy to see him, his team around.”

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