World No. 1 Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz announced on social networks that he will not play in the Australian Open due to an injury to the semimembranosus muscle in his right leg.
“When I was at my best pre-season, While I was training, I injured myself with an accidental and forced move., this time in the semimembranosus muscle of the right leg. I worked hard to reach my best level in Australia,” said Alcaraz, confirming that he lost in his first Grand Slam of the season.
“Unfortunately I won’t be able to play at Care A2+ Kooyong or the Australian Open. It’s a tough moment, but I have to be optimistic, recover and look ahead. See you in 2024 (in Australia),” added world number one.
alcaraz Mubadala played their last match in the show tournament and faced with the preparations for the start of the season.
Murcian, who He finished 2022 with five titles, including his first Grand Slam, the US Open.had planned its third appearance at Melbourne Park, the stage for the Australian Open. After playing the qualifying round in the first edition he played, he lost to Mikael Ymer of Sweden in the second round.
He finished third last year against Italian Matteo Berrettini.