‘Heartbroken’ Carlos Alcaraz drops out of Davis Cup with swollen hamstring
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Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts during his Nov 16 ATP Finals match against Italy's Jannik Sinner. Alcaraz aggravated his hamstring problem during the tournament.
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- Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Davis Cup Finals in Bologna due to a swollen hamstring, aggravated at the ATP Finals.
- Alcaraz said he was "heartbroken" to miss playing for Spain and helping them in the Davis Cup.
- Spain face the Czech Republic on 20 November in the quarter-finals, concluding on 23 November.
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MADRID - World number one Carlos Alcaraz said on Nov 18 he has pulled out of the Davis Cup Finals in Bologna due to a swollen hamstring, adding he was "heartbroken" to miss out.
The Spaniard aggravated the problem during the ATP Finals, where he was beaten by Jannik Sinner in the Nov 16 title clash.
“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 Instagram.
“I have edema in my right hamstring and the medical recommendation is not to compete.
“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. I’m going home heartbroken.”
Spain are due to face the Czech Republic on Nov 20 in the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup Finals, which are scheduled to conclude on Nov 23 with the title clash. REUTERS
