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5 Red Flags That Will Tell You a Hunting Outfitter Isn’t Worth It
Hunting with an outfitter can be a truly great experience. I am grateful that I grew up in the heart of three incredible whitetail states, which allowed me to chase trophy quality bucks without the use of a guide. However, I love traveling the country in pursuit of other big game species, upland and migratory […]
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Here’s Where It’s Legal to Hunt Grizzly Bears
The contentious grizzly bear hunting issue continues to boil, even in places as wild as the Yukon. In 1975, the Endangered Species Act designated most of the remaining grizzly bears in the lower 48 states as threatened. The one exception was in northwestern Montana, where the state was allowed a harvest of up to 25 […]
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Catching Running Kokanee Salmon on a Fly Rod in Colorado
Have you ever enjoyed a grilled salmon filet? What about perfectly smoked salmon served on a cracker, perhaps with a bit of cream cheese or brie? If so, it’s likely that the salmon you savored wasn’t a wild-caught fish that you hooked yourself. However, you don’t have to go to the ocean to catch salmon […]
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“It’s Better to Retire” – Disappointed Alcaraz Sets Sights on Recovery – and Turin – after Loss to Rune in Paris
The Spaniard isn't sure what he's dealing with in terms of his abdominal injury, but he hopes to put it behind him by next week.
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Friday, November 4, 2022
After a season full of milestones and breakthroughs, complete with a maiden major title, two Masters 1000 titles and 57 wins from 70 ATP matches, Carlos Alcaraz is finally beginning to show some wear and tear.
The World No.1 entered the Paris Masters with a slight issue with his left knee, deemed very minor, and ended with a larger issue in his abdominal region which forced his retirement during the second set tiebreak of his match with Holger Rune on Friday.
Now, with only the ATP Finals left to play (kick off is November 13) Alcaraz is forced to contemplate the next steps.
He told reporters after his loss on Friday that he felt it was best to pull the plug on his highly anticipated quarterfinal with fellow teenager Rune.
A tough ending to an exciting encounter…
Respect between @holgerrune2003 & @carlosalcaraz after Carlitos retires from their quarter-final clash pic.twitter.com/ds6uRo8EH0
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) November 4, 2022
“Is something wrong on the abdominal,” Alcaraz said. “At the end of the set, it was wrong. It was getting wrong, and I preferred to retire and see it, and take care about it.”
Alcaraz is still hopeful that he’ll be able to make a full recovery ahead of the ATP Finals, but first he’ll undergo tests to the region.
“I have the Nitto Finals. Right now I have some tests on how it's gonna be before Turin, but right now I'm focused on trying to get better in the abdominal and trying to be at 100 percent in Turin,” he said.
Alcaraz, who appeared to suffer the injury in the 11th game of the second set, took a medical timeout during the changeover at 6-5, swallowed some pills and received treatment. He later explained the pain was hampering most of his strokes.
“I cannot stretch,” he said. “I mean, I couldn't serve well. I couldn't hit the forehand well. When I turn the body, I feel it. So I feel the abdominal in so many movements. Yeah, I was thinking about it. And, yeah, playing like that with some problems and some things in my mind, it's better to retire.”
The Spaniard, who still is the frontrunner when it comes to locking up the ATP’s year-end No.1 ranking, says he has experienced problems in the abdominal area before, but he’s not sure if the previous issues are the same as what he has suffered today.
“It is in a zone that I have problems before,” he said. “As I said, I'm gonna do some tests in the abdominal and let's see if it's the same problem as I felt before or no.”
Alcaraz still leads Rafael Nadal by 1,000 points in the Race, which means that Nadal would likely have to reach the final or win the title in Turin to overtake his compatriot. Stefanos Tsitsipas is still mathematically in the hunt, but he’d need to reach at least the semifinals in Paris to have any chance – he would close to within 1470 points if he can win today in Paris (against Tommy Paul in the quarterfinals).
Hunter Harvests Buck Still Locked to Dead Rival in Missouri
Everyone knows nature can be brutal, and Missouri bowhunter Mike Lewis found that out firsthand recently when he shot a nice buck during archery season that was still carrying around the skull and antlers of a dead rival! The Missouri Department of Conservation posted the amazing photos of Lewis’ buck to their Facebook page. The […]
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Last Frame: Nature’s Sun Hat
“Many red squirrels visit my garden here in the middle of Sweden on a daily basis. I put out food…
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In A Fog Assignment Winner Milan Gonda
Congratulations to Milan Gonda for winning the recent In A Fog Assignment with the image, “Autumnal Woodland of Mala Fatra…
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The 9 Best .22 Rifles of 2022
Few firearm calibers are as timeless as the .22 Long Rifle. It has served as the default introductory shooting cartridge for years. With a wildly simple rimfire design, this cheap and plentiful round is perfect for basic firearms and shooting training, as it makes hardly any noise and produces almost no recoil whatsoever. However, the […]
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Best Broadheads for Whitetail Deer: Bowhunter Picks for Fixed-Blade, Mechanical, and Crossbow Bolts
One of the most commonly debated topics revolves around the best types of broadheads to use for America’s favorite big game animal, the whitetail deer. You’ll hear people talk about the penetrating power of fixed blades, but then you’ll immediately hear a rebuttal about their inconsistent accuracy. Some will tell you that mechanicals are the […]
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How to Find and Hunt Blacktail Deer in North America
Most hunters will argue the blacktail deer is the most challenging deer to hunt in North America. There are two subspecies, the Columbian blacktail deer and the Sitka blacktail deer. Both subspecies are native to states and provinces of the Pacific Northwest. It doesn’t matter which one you hunt. You will find this is one […]
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Winchester’s Haunted House
Said to be haunted by the ghosts of those killed with Winchester rifles, the home is an interesting site even without the superstitions.
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Getting There
I take my time with the old men now. I take my time with the duffers I find on opening day, swapping yarns and a thermos by 9am, or posted alone on a barren ridge no deer has crossed in more than a decade. They will tell me, whether I ask or not, that they…
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Venison Chili Recipe With Beans, Beer, and Beef Broth
Everyone loves a bowl of chili, and if they don’t they probably just haven’t had a good one. Fix that by serving up a bowl of this tasty mixture, combining ground venison with the best of the best when it comes to chili ingredients. When it all comes together after a slow simmer on the […]
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Photo Of The Day By Anthony Ryan
Today’s Photo of the Day is “Adirondack Split” by Anthony Ryan. Location: Lake Placid, New York. “I used the telephoto…
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Nikon Introduces 600mm f/4 With Integrated 1.4x Teleconverter
Nikon has announced its fourth super telephoto prime for the Z mirrorless system, the NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR…
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Shark Bites Off Chunks From a Big Tuna as Kayak Angler Reels it In
Fishing in the ocean can net some particularly large catches, but it can also bring along some unwanted predators that you’d never really want in your boat, let alone your kayak. One fisherman found this out when he lost half his 45-pound tuna to a shark while reeling it into his kayak. Connor Walsh posted […]
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Wildlands Of Utah
Look outside Utah’s national parks to avoid the crowds for a better wilderness photo adventure.
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The 3 Best Pocket Knife Sharpeners on Amazon
Editor’s Note: Products featured on Wide Open Spaces are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. If you’ve never sharpened your pocket knives or hunting knives, it’s about time to start because nobody wants a dull blade out in the wild. If you carry […]
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