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

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.

He then went on to win the Miami Open, plus the Madrid Open, as he beat Nadal and Novak Djokovic, becoming the first player to beat the 22-time Grand Slam champions in back-to-back matches on clay. Djokovic avoids scare to beat Machac in Dubai in first appearance since Australian Open Nadal withdraws from Indian Wells and Miami Open due to injury Norrie also withdraws from Acapulco British No. 1 Norrie has also pulled out from the Mexican Open due to fatigue, following his efforts over the