Carlos Alcaraz has officially pulled out of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell due to a right wrist injury. The Spanish tennis sensation, currently ranked second in the world, made the decision following a medical evaluation after his first-round match against Otto Virtanen on Tuesday. While Alcaraz managed to secure a convincing 6-4, 6-2 victory in that match, he later took a medical timeout, raising concerns about his wrist.
The 22-year-old Alcaraz was looking to bounce back after a strong showing at the Monte-Carlo Masters, where he finished as the runner-up. His defeat in the final to Jannik Sinner not only cost him the title but also resulted in a loss of his No. 1 ranking to the Italian player. Had Alcaraz triumphed in Barcelona, he would have reclaimed the top spot, even if only temporarily. Last year, he reached the final in Barcelona but fell short against Holger Rune.
With Alcaraz’s unexpected withdrawal, Tomas Machac advances to the quarterfinals without needing to compete. Fans of Alcaraz will undoubtedly hope for a swift recovery, as the talented player looks to make a comeback in the near future.
