Alcaraz Withdraws from Barcelona Open Due to Wrist Injury

World-class tennis player Carlos Alcaraz has been forced to withdraw from the Barcelona Open due to a wrist injury. Despite winning his opening match, Alcaraz experienced persistent wrist pain and underwent medical tests, which revealed the injury to be more severe than initially anticipated. As a result, he has made the difficult decision to pull out of the tournament to focus on his recovery. Alcaraz, who was attempting to regain the world No 1 ranking, expressed his disappointment and commitment to listening to his body to avoid further harm. His withdrawal comes as he prepares to defend his French Open title, which begins on May 24. In other tennis news, British No 1 Cameron Norrie has advanced to the quarter-finals in Barcelona, while Katie Boulter has also progressed to the last eight in the Open de Rouen. Additionally, Iga Swiatek has secured a quarter-final berth in the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, marking her first match with new coach Francisco Roig.