Alcaraz rests after Japan Open win, skips Shanghai Masters

Carlos Alcaraz is resting off the tour after rolling an ankle at the Japan Open late last month, a scare that prompted him to skip the Shanghai Masters and spend time recovering at home. The 22 year old Spaniard nonetheless finished September by winning the Japan Open in Tokyo, and while he recovers he has been seen attending social events including a friend’s wedding, where images and a video he posted on X showed him dressed in a suit and celebrating with friends.

Alcaraz injured his ankle in an opening match at the Japan event but continued through the week to claim the title, his eighth of the season and 24th ATP Tour trophy. After the victory he announced he would sit out the Shanghai Masters to rest and recover. In a recent interview he said he values taking breaks to recharge, adding that time with family and childhood friends helps him feel normal and replenish his energy.

While the world number one is off court, his long time coach Juan Carlos Ferrero refuted online rumors about his health. Ferrero wrote on social media that claims he is battling cancer are "completely fake" and urged people to act responsibly before spreading unverified reports. Ferrero had planned to...