Overview
- Carlos Alcaraz, who said scans Wednesday showed a more serious right‑wrist issue than expected, pulled out of the ATP 500 event to avoid longer‑term damage.
- The discomfort began late in Tuesday’s first‑round win over Otto Virtanen, when he called the trainer for treatment yet finished the match 6‑4, 6‑2.
- He skipped a scheduled noon practice, then held an urgent news conference to confirm his withdrawal and a return home to begin rehab with his team.
- The exit costs him 280 ranking points and leaves Jannik Sinner safely ahead at No. 1 heading into the Madrid Masters next week.
- His status for Madrid is uncertain as he manages workload after reaching the Monte Carlo final, a stretch that has challenged his ability to play the full clay swing in past seasons.