The number two in the world, Carlos Alcarazannounced this Wednesday his withdrawal from ATP 500 tournament in Barcelona due to discomfort in the wrist, according to the EFE agency
“The truth is that it is strange and difficult to sit here for the second time, because I have done it previously, and communicate that I will not be able to continue in the tournament,” Alcaraz said to the media.
Carlos Alcaraz retired after injury at the ATP 500 in Barcelona
The Spanish tennis player had to be treated briefly by the physiotherapist on Tuesday after noticing discomfort in his right wrist, before continuing the match to end up beating Otto Virtanen by 6-4 and 6-2.
Carlos Alcaraz Photo:EFE
“I have already felt this feeling from time to time and it has not gotten worse. It has never ended in anything serious”Alcaraz had stated on Tuesday after the game.
The winner of seven Grand Slam titles appeared much more serious this Wednesday in his appearance after undergoing medical tests.
Carlos Alcaraz, treated in Australia Photo:AFP
“I believed that I had already felt this before and that it was not going to get any worse, “They were simply discomfort from the demands of the entire week, but, given today’s tests, it is a slightly more serious injury than we all expected,” he explained.
“In the end I have to listen to my body, listen to what is best for me and that does not affect me in the future; That is why I have decided to delete myself from this tournament,” added the Spanish tennis player.
Carlos Alcaraz Photo:EFE
The future of Carlos Alcaraz after the injury
Alcaraz, who arrived in Barcelona after losing the final of the Monte Carlo tournament against Jannik Sinner on Sunday, explained that his wrist hurt during a rest and that the discomfort was increasing.
“I have to return home to start recovery as soon as possible with my team, with the doctors and with the physio, and try to be as healthy as possible as soon as possible for the tournaments I have in the future,” he said.
Carlos Alcaraz. Photo:EFE
The Spaniard, to whom a victory in Barcelona would have allowed him to regain the number one in the world, he did not say whether he will be able to participate in the Madrid Masters 1000, which begins next week.
“I hope you can see me again on a tennis court as soon as possible,” he limited himself to saying in a brief appearance without questions.
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