114 days and counting - how damaging is Alcaraz's wrist injury?
BBC Sport analyses Carlos Alcaraz's ongoing absence from tennis and why wrist injuries are so difficult to manage.
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"It's really hard to cope with."
— CiCi Bellis , Athlete
"Wrist injuries are becoming more significant in the game."
— James Ross , Academic
Key People
Carlos Alcaraz is a Spanish professional tennis player who is considered one of the rising stars of the sport.
CiCi Bellis is a former American tennis player who retired due to recurring wrist injuries.
James Ross is a physiotherapist who works with tennis players at Grand Slams and other tournaments.
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BBC Sport analyses Carlos Alcaraz's ongoing absence from tennis and why wrist injuries are so difficult to manage.
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