Spain’s hopes for this year’s Davis Cup final were severely damaged when world number one Carlos Alcaraz announced he would miss the tournament due to injury.
The two-time Wimbledon champion announced the news on Tuesday in a statement published on X, informing fans that he had been advised to withdraw after medical tests confirmed swelling in his right hamstring.
“I regret to inform you that I will not be able to play for the Spanish national team in the Davis Cup in Bologna. I have swelling in my right hamstring and the doctors have advised me not to play,” the 22-year-old wrote.
Alcaraz’s withdrawal is a huge blow to Spain, which had been counting on the six-time Grand Slam winner to lead them in Italy. It’s also a difficult moment for the tennis superstar himself, who has been in excellent form this season and was expected to be the star of the tournament.
With just days until the Davis Cup final, Spain must quickly recover as they prepare to face some of the strongest teams in the competition without their star player.
Fans from around the world are sending messages of support, hoping Alcaraz makes a speedy and full recovery ahead of the challenging 2025 season.
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