World No.2 Carlos Alcaraz is hopeful of getting back on the court soon after his Barcelona Open campaign ended with an injury. Alcaraz registered a straight set win against Otto Virtanen but could not take the court against Tomas Machac due to wrist injury“It’s strange and difficult to sit here for the second time — because I’ve already done it before — and announce that I won’t be able to continue in the tournament,” Alcaraz explained Wednesday, his rest day in Barcelona. In 2024, two seasons ago, Alcaraz found himself in a similar situation without having played a match in the event.

Alcaraz revealed the injury is serious than his team thought initially and thus he could not continue in the ongoing ATP 500 event.

“From today’s tests, it’s a slightly more serious injury than we all expected and, honestly, I need to listen to my body, to do what’s best for me, so it doesn’t impact me in the future.”

The Spaniard was seen in discomfort when he called the physio after he was leading by 5-4 in the opening set against the Finnish player.

“As you all saw yesterday in the match, after a return, my wrist gave way. I started to feel discomfort, which gradually got worse during the match,” Alcaraz said. “As I said yesterday, it’s something I’ve felt before and I didn’t think it would get any worse, that it was simply a niggle from the demands of the week.”

Before leaving the press conference room, Alcaraz wanted to address the fans and the tournament itself. “I never like to withdraw from any tournament, but especially this one,” Alcaraz said. “With much sadness, I have to go home and begin my recovery as soon as possible with my team, the doctors, and the physio, and try to be as fit as possible. I hope you’ll see me back on a tennis court very soon.”

Alcaraz will look to recover before Roland Garros.