Tennis-Alcaraz 'not surprised' by quick return from injuries

Mar 16, 2023; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) celebrates after he won his quarterfinal match defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN) in the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - Carlos Alcaraz said he wanted to emulate Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic by winning titles straight after coming back from injury, with the world number two closing in on the Indian Wells crown with his win over Felix Auger-Aliassime on Thursday.

Last month, Alcaraz claimed his first title since last year's U.S. Open by winning in Buenos Aires - his first tournament after more than three months out due to abdominal and hamstring injuries.