Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Davis Cup Finals due to hamstring injury

Carlos Alcaraz will go another year without fulfilling his dream of winning the Davis Cup for Spain.

The top-ranked Alcaraz said he's heartbroken to withdraw from the Davis Cup Finals in Italy because of a hamstring injury on Tuesday.

The decision was recommended by doctors, he said.

"I'm so sorry to announce that I won't be able to play for Spain in the Davis Cup in Bologna," Alcaraz said on X. "I have an edema in my right hamstring and the medical recommendation is not to compete."

He was hurt during last week's ATP Finals and was diagnosed with muscle overload and swelling of his right hamstring.

Alcaraz said he was returning home with a "heavy heart."

"I've always said that playing for Spain is the greatest thing there is, and I was really looking forward to helping us fight for the Davis Cup."

The first time was so nice, he had to do it twice