Carlos Alcaraz pulls out of Acapulco due to hamstring injury, Cameron Norrie also withdraws from Mexican Open

01.03.2023 - 10:11 eurosport.com

Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of this week’s Mexican Open in Acapulco due to a hamstring strain which he suffered at the Rio Open.

Alcaraz required treatment on his left leg during his semi-final win over Nicolas Jarry in Rio and appeared to be in big trouble when he had a problem with his other leg in the final, as Cameron Norrie fought back to beat the Spaniard in three sets.

Ad The world No. 2 was set to play American Mackenzie McDonald on Tuesday in the opening round. TennisExclusive: Djokovic v Alcaraz rivalry 'great for tennis' says CorretjaYESTERDAY AT 06:54 He was forced to miss the Australian Open due to a hamstring injury, but is set to only be out for one to two weeks. “Unfortunately I won't be able to play in @AbiertoTelcel [Acapulco],” wrote Alcaraz on social media. “I have a grade 1 strain in my right hamstring that will keep me out for several days, according to the tests we did this morning. “I'm really sad I can't compete here, but now it's time to think about recovering and being ready as soon as possible.

I hope to see you all soon!” Alcaraz should be ready to compete at Indian Wells, on March 8-19, where he made a big breakthrough last year by reaching his first Masters semi-finals, only to lose to Rafael Nadal.

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