Carlos Alcaraz, Rafael Nadal, and Felix Auger-Aliassime announced today are not going to compete in Monte Carlo next week. Rafael Nadal has not yet recovered from the hip injury that he suffered during the Australian Open and therefore, he is expected to be back only in Barcelona for the local ATP 500.
Rafa posted the following message on social media: “Hi everyone, I’m still not ready to compete at the highest level. I will not be able to play in one of the most important tournaments of my career, Monte Carlo. I am not yet in a position to play with the maximum guarantees and I continue my preparation process, hoping to return soon.”
Carlos Alcaraz with a hand injury
Carlitos keeps on struggling with injuries, and he admitted that he was already in discomfort when he lost in the semifinals against Jannik Sinner in Miami. Carlos posted the following message on Twitter: “After two months abroad, I am happy to return home but sad because I finished my last match in Miami with physical discomfort. After visiting my doctor @drlopezmartinez in Murcia today and being evaluated, I will not be able to go to Monte Carlo to start the clay court tour.”
Carlitos is still expected to play in Barcelona, where he will try to defend his title.
Felix Auger Aliassime with a left knee injury
Unfortunately, also the Canadian player will not be able to compete in the Principality citing a left knee injury. This was his message on social media:
“Unfortunately I have to announce my retirement from the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters this year. It is an event that I look forward to each year however, I have been struggling with my left knee for the past few weeks and decided it was the smartest decision to take some time off so I’m able to fully heal and recover before my next tournament at the Mutua Madrid Open Thank you
as always for your support and I look forward to seeing you back on court soon.”
Carlos Alcaraz in 2023
LWWWWWWWWW Currently ranked no.2, Alcaraz played his last match on the 31st of March when he surrendered to world no.9 Jannik Sinner 6-7(4) 6-4 6-2 in the semifinal in Miami (draw).
At the moment, during this season the Spaniard owns a compiled 18-2 record. The Spaniard conquered 2 titles in 2023 in Buenos Aires and Indian Wells. Alcaraz reached the final in Rio de Janeiro.
He is also scheduled to play in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open). The main draw will start on the 26th of April.
Rafael Nadal in 2023
At the moment ranked no.14, Nadal played his last match on the 18th of January when he lost to world no.55 Mackenzie Mcdonald 6-4 6-4 7-5 in the 2nd round of the Australian Open (draw).
This season the Spaniard has achieved a 1-3 match record.
He is also scheduled to play in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open). The main draw will start on the 26th of April.
Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal faced off 3 times. Their current head to head is 2-1 for Nadal. Before, the last time they squared off, Carlos Alcaraz won 6-2 1-6 6-3 in the quarter in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open) in May 2022.
Here are the highlights.
Felix Auger-Aliassime in 2023
Currently ranked no.7, the Canadian played his last match on the 27th of March when he lost to world no.33 Francisco Cerundolo 6-2 7-5 in the 3rd round in Miami (draw).
This year Felix has a 12-7 match record. Felix Auger-Aliassime’s most significant performance of the present year was reaching the semifinal in Doha.
Carlos Alcaraz, Rafael Nadal and Felix Auger-Aliassime |
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