Carlos Alcaraz shows up in Madrid after tournament withdrawal
Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Madrid Open due to a wrist injury but attended the event to support his younger brother, Jaime Alcaraz, in the U-16 tournament. Despite not competing, Alcaraz was seen in the stands watching his brother's match on quarter-final day. He is aiming to return for the grass-court season, including Queen’s and Wimbledon, after missing much of the clay-court swing.
- ▪Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Madrid Open because of a wrist injury.
- ▪He attended the tournament to support his 14-year-old brother, Jaime Alcaraz, who won his U-16 match.
- ▪Alcaraz is expected to miss the remainder of the clay-court season and hopes to return for Queen’s and Wimbledon.
- ▪His injury forces him to defend zero points during a critical stretch, opening opportunities for players like Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev.
- ▪Jaime Alcaraz defeated fellow Spaniard Pol Mas Tabuena 6-3, 6-3 in the Madrid Open U-16 tournament.
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