Injury forces Carlos Alcaraz to withdraw from Barcelona Open | Tennis News

Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz has been forced to withdraw from the Barcelona Open due to a lingering hip injury. This setback comes after the world No 3 missed the Monte-Carlo Masters due to a right forearm problem. Alcaraz, who hails from Spain, has been struggling with injuries recently and has not been able to recover in time to defend his title in Barcelona.

A statement from the tournament expressed disappointment over Alcaraz’s absence, stating that the player did not have a good feeling in his training leading up to the event. Despite his efforts to compete, Alcaraz ultimately made the decision to withdraw from the tournament. The organizers wished him a speedy recovery and expressed hope to see him back on the court next year.

Meanwhile, fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal is set to make his comeback from injury at the Barcelona Open. The 37-year-old has been sidelined since January due to a hip injury, and fans are eagerly anticipating his return to competitive play.

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