ROME (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz, ranked third, confirmed his withdrawal from the Italian Open on Friday due to a right forearm issue that had previously forced him to withdraw from tournaments in Monte Carlo and Barcelona.
The announcement comes two days after Alcaraz’s quest for a third Madrid Open crown ended in a three-set loss against Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinals.
“After playing in Madrid, I experienced some discomfort in my arm. “I did some tests today and discovered that I have muscle edema in my pronator teres as a result of my recent injury,” Alcaraz stated on his social media platforms. “Unfortunately, I will be unable to play in Rome. I need to rest so that I can fully recuperate and play without pain.”
Carlos Alcaraz can finally exhale with relief! As the clay courts of Roland Garros prepared to welcome the competitors, the tennis world was abuzz with speculation over the Spaniard’s participation. However, those concerns are no longer relevant. A recent update on Alcaraz’s health has finally provided some positive news to his followers!
The World No. 3 will finally return to Roland Garros after missing some time due to a right arm injury! According to accounts, he has healed well from muscular edema in the round pronator of his right arm. However, the good news doesn’t stop there. The 21-year-old athlete has already started his racquet training with the goal of making a spectacular comeback in
