Alcaraz's window into his 2024 season offers some revelations, but they are stage-managed as much as they are insightful.

Carlos Alcaraz has quickly become one of the most popular players on the ATP Tour - but the Spaniard admits he almost quit tennis after hitting "rock bottom" last year

MADRID, SPAIN — Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Madrid Open after sustaining an injury to his right adductor muscle, as well as an injury in his left hamstring. Alcaraz confirmed his withdrawal during a news conference in Madrid, in which he said that he hoped to be fit for the Italian Open in Rome, which begins May 7.

As was expected, the two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the home Madrid Masters. Carlos injured his right adductor during Sunday's Barcelona Open final against Holger Rune, requiring a medical timeout and falling in straight sets.

The Spanish tennis player had an adductor issue in his right leg from the final of the Barcelona Open, which he lost to Holger Rune, and he made an effort to play in Madrid, which starts this week. However, on Thursday, he announced that he will not participate.