Alcaraz Withdraws from Barcelona Open Due to Wrist Injury

Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of the Barcelona Open due to a wrist injury that proved more severe than initially anticipated. The Spanish tennis star had won his first match but was forced to withdraw before his second-round encounter. Alcaraz, who was aiming to reclaim the world No 1 ranking, will now focus on recovery with his team to be fit for upcoming tournaments, including the defence of his French Open title. Meanwhile, British No 1 Cameron Norrie advanced to the quarter-finals in Barcelona, while Katie Boulter and Iga Swiatek also made progress in their respective tournaments.