Injury scare for Carlos Alcaraz at US Open 2025? Spanish tennis ace's medical timeout during 3rd round win raises doubts

2022 champions Carlos Alcaraz suffered an injury scare at the ongoing US Open 2025 when the Spanish tennis star called for a medical timeout during his third round match against Luciano Darderi on Friday. The second seed, who has been in prolific form this week in New York, appeared to be limping slightly before the trainer came on court and treated his upper leg for a few minutes. 

Alcaraz was leading 6-2, 5-4 during the time he called for a medical timeout and looked healthy on resumption. He immediately sealed the second set with a break and went on to win the game to book a spot in the round of 16.