Alcaraz Withdraws from Barcelona Open Due to Injury

Carlos Alcaraz has officially withdrawn from the Barcelona Open following a right wrist injury he experienced during his first-round match against Otto Virtanen. The injury, which Alcaraz described as serious, caused him discomfort while executing backhand shots and worsened throughout the match.

Despite winning the match, he decided to pull out of the tournament to focus on his health and recovery. Alcaraz expressed his disappointment over the withdrawal, emphasizing his love for the Barcelona tournament.

He confirmed that he will return home to begin recovery with his medical team, aiming to be fully healthy for future competitions. This withdrawal is a significant setback in his pursuit of reclaiming the world No. 1 ranking, currently held by Jannik Sinner.