orld primary Carlos Alcaraz will miss the Australian Open due to a leg harm.
The 19-year-old Spaniard, who gained his maiden grand slam title on the US Open in September, revealed he suffered a muscle harm in his proper leg throughout pre-season coaching.
Writing on social media Alcaraz mentioned: “It’s time to deal with another blow. When I was at my best in pre-season, I picked up an injury through a chance, unnatural movement in training.
“I’d worked so hard to get to my best level for Australia but unfortunately I won’t be able to play the Care A2+ Kooyong (warm-up event) or the Australian Open. It’s tough, but I have to be optimistic, recover and look forward. See you in 2024 australianopen.”
Alcaraz surged to the highest of the rankings in a exceptional 2022 season, turning into the youngest man ever to carry the primary place after beating Casper Ruud within the ultimate in New York.
{The teenager} suffered a blow on the finish of the marketing campaign when he tore an belly muscle, forcing him to overlook the ATP Finals and the Davis Cup Finals.
The timing of this newest harm is extraordinarily unlucky and robs the Australian Open of one in every of its most fun drawcards.
Alcaraz’s absence means his compatriot Rafael Nadal is ready to be prime seed for the defence of his title at Melbourne Park, with the match starting on January 16.
Extra reporting by PA.
