‘Heartbroken’ Carlos Alcaraz ruled out of Spain’s Davis Cup bid as a result of ATP Finals injury

Join the Miguel Delaney team: Inside Football Get exclusive insights and behind-the scenes access to the Miguel Delaney: inside newsletter Football NewsletterJoin the Miguel Delaney inside Football newsletterWorld No 1 Carlos Alcaraz has ruled himself out of Spain’s Davis Cup bid as a result of the hamstring injury suffered in his ATP Finals defeat to Jannik Sinner on Sunday. Alcaraz stated that he was “going home heartbroken” The Spaniard was diagnosed with a hamstring tear after scans revealed swelling of his right leg. This occurred during his loss against Sinner in Turin. The 22-year-old was hoping to lead Spain’s challenge for the Davis Cup in Bologna but David Ferrer’s side will have to do without the six-time grand slam champion in Thursday’s quarter-final against a talented Czechia team. Italy, two-time champions in Davis Cup, will not have Sinner who announced last month that he would be withdrawing from the competition after ending his season earlier. They will also be without the Italian no 2 Lorenzo Musetti. “I’m so sorry to announce that I won’t be able to play for Spain in the Davis Cup in Bologna…” Alcaraz posted on Instagram Tuesday morning. “I have edema in my right hamstring and the medical recommendation is not to compete. “I’ve always said that playing for Spain is the greatest thing there is, and I was really looking forward to helping us fight for the Davis Cup. I’m going home heartbroken…”Continue reading
2025-11-18 09:15:55