Davis Cup also loses Carlos Alcaraz: waiver is official

An’other excellent defection in the Davis Cup. After Jannik Sinner, with much endless discussion about the choice of the blue, now it is the turn of Carlos Alcaraz. The world number 1 has forfeited.

Based on the Spaniard’s decision is a physical problem, namely a muscle edema in the right hamstring. A discomfort that advised the Spaniard to forgo the Davis Cup finals, scheduled for Nov. 18-23 in Bologna, so as not to jeopardize his preparation for next season. An injury at this time would be detrimental to the world number 1.

“I am very sorry to announce that I will not be able to play with Spain in the Davis Cup in Bologna…I have edema in the ischiotibial of my right leg and the medical recommendation is not to compete. I have always said that playing for Spain is the greatest thing there is and I was looking forward to helping fight for Insaladera. I return home with great sorrow,” the post by the current world No. 1.

A great loss for the Davis Cup but especially for Spain, which, without its ace, surely has less chance of making it all the way.