Carlos Alcaraz’s Clay Court Debut Delayed Due to Injury: Barcelona Open Withdrawal

We will still have to wait to observe Carlos Alcaraz’s first racket hits on the clay courts of the Old Continent. Injured in the right forearm, the world number three has already had to withdraw from the Masters 1000 in Monte-Carlo. The discomfort not having entirely dissipated on Sunday morning in training, “Carlitos” prudently decided to also skip the Barcelona Open, of which he is the double title holder.

A little heartbreak for the Murcian, who hopes to fully recover for the Masters 1000 in Madrid, scheduled for April 22. More than the injury itself, it is the lack of rhythm on the ocher which risks causing Alcaraz’s performances to suffer. At only 20 years old, the Spaniard drags a body already worn down by injuries, although they are not all deep. But this time, Alcaraz prefers to take his time, hence this last minute package.

2024-04-14 10:59:00
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