Emerging French tennis talent Arthur Cazaux has encountered a setback in his promising career due to an ankle injury, casting a shadow over his clay court season aspirations. The twenty-one-year-old garnered attention after clinching his first challenger tournament victory in Numea, New Caledonia, earlier this year and making an impressive run to the round of 16 at the Australian Open.
Cazaux’s journey at the Melbourne Grand Slam saw him eliminate formidable opponents like Rune and Griekspoor before ultimately succumbing to the ninth seed, Hubert Hurkacz. Notably, he also challenged Matteo Berrettini during the second round of the Phoenix Challenger, pushing the Italian to a tight 7-5 third set.
His recent match in Barcelona against Matteo Arnaldi took an unexpected turn when Cazaux was forced to retire due to what initially appeared to be a minor sprain. However, subsequent tests revealed a more serious injury – a ruptured ligament in his ankle.
In an Instagram post, Cazaux shared images of his bruised and swollen ankle, along with a message detailing his diagnosis and the necessary course of action: “From the first tests, the rupture of the small ligament of the ankle was detected. Therefore, I will have to remain immobile for three weeks before I can begin a rehabilitation process. I will keep you informed on my progress and my return to competition. Resilience has always been the key.”
While fellow tennis players like Hugo Gaston have expressed their support and encouragement for Cazaux’s recovery, the timing of his injury poses a significant challenge to his clay court season. Forced to miss prestigious tournaments in Madrid and Rome, Cazaux faces the prospect of arriving at Roland Garros, the pinnacle event of the clay season and especially significant for a French player, in less than optimal condition.
Despite this setback, Cazaux’s determination and resilience remain unwavering. His fans eagerly await updates on his recovery and return to competitive action, hopeful that he will overcome this obstacle and continue to make strides in his promising tennis career.
Arthur Cazaux in 2024
Ranked no.75, the French player played his last match on the 15th of April when he had to retire when playing against world no.40 Matteo Arnaldi in the 1st round and the scoreline was 5-5 .
This year Arthur has achieved a compiled 13-7 win-loss record. This year, Cazaux clinched 1 title in the Noumea Challenger.
Arthur Cazaux |
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