Madrid, April 24
Two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Madrid Open, an ATP 1000 masters event, due to the adductor injury sustained in Barcelona and a separate injury in his left foot.
The 21-year-old announced the decision during his pre-tournament press conference on Thursday. "We have decided to not take risks, to not worsen the situation for the future and to listen to my body. We have to take difficult decisions, but we have made the right one. I will try to rest, recover and be back on the court as soon as possible," Alcaraz said.
The Spaniard received treatment on his upper right leg during his defeat to Holger Rune in the Barcelona final last week. Alcaraz was hoping to be fit to play at the ATP Masters 1000 event but feels that the tournament has come too soon.
"In the Barcelona final I felt something in the leg but I didn’t think it was that serious. I am really disappointed that I am not able to play here in Madrid. It is a place I love playing, in front of my people, in front of my family and friends. They are not able to travel so much so it is a special place for me. It is a really difficult situation.