Carlos Alcaraz said he returned to his best for Italian Open after suffering injuries last month, while the Spaniard also welcomed the world’s number one in the world Jannik Sinner, who is ready for a return to household after serving a doping suspension.

Alkaraz He withdrew from Madrid Open last month after tried with the damage to Hamstring and the groin he had suffered during the open Barcelona final, choosing to take a break so that he could heal long before his open French title protection.

Alcaraz, who celebrated his 22nd birthday on Monday, received a Bye second round in Rome, where he will play in Serbia Dusan Lajovic.

“I’m really happy to be here in Rome … Practices were excellent so far. I’m in good shape, I’m 100% ready to start the tournament“Alcaraz told reporters on Thursday.

“I couldn’t play Madrid. It was a special tour for me … But I could play really good tournaments in Monte-Carlo and Barcelona, ​​good matches. I stopped a little to try to recover from the injury, which I didn’t bother (about) at all.

“Right now I trust … I would definitely say the first round on every tournament is never easy, you have to get used to the conditions, the tour, the court, everything. But I’m just excited, I look forward to tomorrow“

Alcaraz is the third seed in Rome and the Spaniard said he hopes to meet sinful In the final, with both players on the opposite sides of the draw.

The Italian has remained number one world, despite serving a three-month doping ban while Grand Slam’s three-time champion prepares for his first match since Australian Open won in January.

“Honestly, I’m really happy to have it again. Three months have passed. Obviously for it was hard“Alcaraz added.

“I think there is no better place to return than here to his home, for him here in Rome. I saw it, it’s great for me, for tennis and that fans have it around.

“I’m really happy to see him and his team around. I think I will enjoy seeing it playing again“