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Alcaraz withdraws from Madrid

Alcaraz owns a 22-3 file this season

April 17, 2026

Carlos Alcaraz introduced his withdrawal from the Mutua Madrid Open on Friday.

“There are some news that are incredibly hard to share. Madrid is home, one of the most special places on my calendar, and that’s why it hurts so much not to be able to play here for the second year in a row,” Alcaraz wrote on social media. “It hurts especially not to be in front of my people, in a tournament that means so much. Thank you for the unwavering affection, and I hope we see each other soon ❤️”

The 22-year-old has loads of comfortable recollections on the Caja Magica, the place he claimed back-to-back titles in 2022 and 2023. The Spaniard is 15-2 on the match, in accordance with the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index.

Alcaraz made an ideal begin to his season on the Australian Openthe place I have completed the Career Grand Slam earlier than lifting one other trophy in Doha. After a semi-final displaying in Indian Wells and a third-round exit in Miami, he fell to rival Jannik Sinner within the Monte-Carlo ultimate, which additionally served as a battle for the No. 1 spot within the PIF ATP Rankings.

Alcaraz competed on dwelling soil this week in Barcelona, ​​the place he received his opening match in straight units. But the World No. 2 with drawn before his second-round match due to a wrist injury.

“From today’s tests, it’s a slightly more serious injury than we all expected,” Alcaraz told the media at a press conference following his Barcelona withdrawal. “And, honestly, I need to listen to my body, to do what’s best for me, so it doesn’t impact me in the future.”