Carlos Alcaraz will also miss the Madrid tournament. The Spanish champion announced the news in a post on social media . "This is news that's hard to share. Madrid is home, one of the most special places on the calendar for me, and that's why it hurts so much not to be able to play here for the second year in a row ," wrote the Murcian, posting a photo showing his sore right wrist. "It pains me most of all not being able to be in front of my fans at such a special tournament. Thank you for your constant support, and we hope to see you soon."
On Wednesday, the Spaniard announced in a post-retirement press conference that he would withdraw from the ATP 500 tournament in Catalonia , describing the injury as "more serious than anyone expected." Today's announcement significantly jeopardises his fight for first place in the ATP Rankings with Jannik Sinner, who could remain at the top of the world rankings until Wimbledon.
(Unioneonline)
