MADRID, SPAIN — Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Madrid Open after sustaining an injury to his right adductor muscle, as well as an injury in his left hamstring.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 withdraws from the Madrid Open because of injury - but is hopeful of being fit for his French Open title defence.

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.