Injury Forces Alcaraz and Djokovic to Withdraw from Madrid Open

World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have both withdrawn from the Mutua Madrid Open due to ongoing injury issues. Alcaraz continues to recover from a wrist injury, while Djokovic is dealing with a persistent shoulder problem. The Spanish player was forced to pull out of the tournament in Barcelona before his next match and will now miss the biggest event in his home country, which begins on April 21. Alcaraz expressed his disappointment on social media, stating that it 'hurts so much not to be able to play' in Madrid. With Alcaraz's withdrawal, Jannik Sinner is likely to become the top seed at the French Open and potentially the world No. 1 until the end of Wimbledon. Meanwhile, Djokovic announced his withdrawal from the Madrid Open on social media, citing his ongoing recovery and aiming to return to competition soon. Other players, including Taylor Fritz, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, and Britain's Jacob Fearnley, have also pulled out of the tournament. The draw for the Madrid Open is set to take place on Monday. Djokovic will be seeking a record 25th Grand Slam title when the French Open begins on May 24. In other news, Rafael Jodar earned his second consecutive win against Cameron Norrie in the quarter-finals of the Barcelona Open, extending his winning streak to eight matches.