Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, returns the ball to Andrey Rublev, of Russia, through the Mutua Madrid Open tennis event in Madrid, on Could 1, 2024.
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World quantity three Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of the Italian Open as he continues to get well from an arm damage, the twice Grand Slam champion stated on Could 3.
Having efficiently defended his Indian Wells title in March and reached the Miami Open quarter-finals, Alcaraz injured his proper forearm throughout a follow session in Monaco and he continues to wrestle with the issue that has derailed the beginning of his claycourt season.
The 20-year-old Spaniard’s bid to turn into the primary participant to win three straight Madrid Open titles additionally failed as he suffered a 4-6 6-3 6-2 loss to Russian Andrey Rublev within the quarter-finals on Could 1.
“I felt some ache after enjoying in Madrid, some discomfort in my arm,” Alcaraz posted on social media platform X. “Immediately I did some.
“Sadly, I will be unable to play in Rome. I have to relaxation so I can get well and play 100% ache free. I’m very sorry, I’ll see you subsequent yr.”
The Italian Open, an Affiliation of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Tour Masters 1000 occasion, runs from Could 8-19.