Overview
- Gianni Daniele, chair of the Italian Tennis Federation’s medical commission, told la Repubblica there are signs Alcaraz could be going through a form of 'mental weakness' or depression but offered no clinical evidence and did not cite sources for the claim.
- Alcaraz has not played since April after he was diagnosed with right‑wrist tenosynovitis at the Barcelona Open and has missed Roland Garros and Wimbledon as he works toward recovery.
- He withdrew from the Cincinnati Masters in August, removing his main hard‑court warm‑up and leaving his participation at the US Open uncertain because organisers and his team say medical clearance and sustained high‑intensity match preparation are needed.
- Medical experts warn that tenosynovitis is an inflammatory tendon condition that can flare if a player increases intensity too quickly, which is why specialists recommend a staged return and why lack of confirmed medical bulletins fuels uncertainty.
- The Italian official’s public comments follow an earlier June criticism of Alcaraz by federation president Angelo Binaghi and have drawn sharp pushback from commentators, creating reputational pressure that could affect the player and his team as they decide next steps.