Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Barcelona Open due to a right wrist injury. The tournament announced the withdrawal on Wednesday, following a test on Alcaraz’s wrist.
Alcaraz’s Ranking Impacted
The withdrawal means Alcaraz will not be able to overtake Jannik Sinner and reclaim the top spot in the world rankings next week. Alcaraz, currently ranked second, lost the No. 1 ranking after Sinner defeated him in the Monte Carlo Masters final on Sunday.
Alcaraz had called for a trainer and received treatment on his wrist during his opening match. That match resulted in a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Otto Virtanen.
Machac Advances to Quarterfinals
Alcaraz was set to face Tomas Machac in the round of 16 on Thursday. With Alcaraz’s withdrawal, Machac advances to the quarterfinals. He will now face either Andrey Rublev or Lorenzo Sonego.
Upcoming Tournaments for Alcaraz
Alcaraz’s next scheduled tournaments are the Madrid Open and the Italian Open. Following those, he is slated to defend his French Open title.