As was expected, the two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the home Madrid Masters. Carlos injured his right adductor during Sunday's Barcelona Open final against Holger Rune, requiring a medical timeout and falling in straight sets.

MADRID, SPAIN — Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Madrid Open after sustaining an injury to his right adductor muscle, as well as an injury in his left hamstring. Alcaraz confirmed his withdrawal during a news conference in Madrid, in which he said that he hoped to be fit for the Italian Open in Rome, which begins May 7.

Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of his home tournament at the Madrid Open due to a leg injury. Alcaraz told a press conference in Madrid on Thursday that he has been forced to withdraw. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.