Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of the Barcelona Open due to a wrist injury that is more severe than initially thought. The Spanish tennis player was forced to withdraw after experiencing pain in his right wrist during his opening match against Otto Virtanen. Alcaraz, a two-time champion in Barcelona, had been seeking to regain the world No 1 ranking but will now focus on recovery. The injury may impact his participation in upcoming tournaments, including the French Open.
Meanwhile, 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. On the WTA Tour, Iga Swiatek has secured a quarter-final berth in the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, marking her first match with new coach Francisco Roig.