Carlos Alcaraz keeps on struggling with his body thanks to his physical tennis, and he will have to skip the upcoming ATP 500 event that will be staged in Basel next week. It was the organization of the tournament that announced the defection of the Spanish sensation, adding that he would be replaced in the main draw by home favorite Stan Wawrinka.
This was the statement.
“Injured Alcaraz has to cancel Basel. Stan Wawrinka moves up to the main draw
Alcaraz had to cancel his start at the Swiss Indoors (October 21-29) today due to an injury. According to his doctor’s bulletin, the world number two is suffering from an inflammation of the sole of his left foot and problems in his gluteal muscles.
Stan Wawrinka from Vaud is now in the main draw due to a move up in the entry list. The wildcard that has become free as a result will be awarded to the Swiss Leandro Riedi.”
Carlos Alcaraz in 2023
WWWWWLWLLW Now ranked no.2, Carlos played his last match on the 11th of October when he was defeated by world no.16 Grigor Dimitrov 5-7 6-2 6-4 in the 4th round in Shanghai (draw).
At the moment, during this season Alcaraz achieved a compiled 63-9 record. The Spaniard clinched 6 titles in 2023 in Buenos Aires, Indian Wells, Barcelona, Madrid, London and Wimbledon. Alcaraz was the finalist in Rio de Janeiro and Cincinnati.
He is also scheduled to play in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters) after Basel. The main draw will start on the 23rd of October.
Wawrinka in Stockholm, ranking, and results in 2023
LLLWLLWLWL Now ranked no.46, Stan has a 28-20 match record in 2023. Wawrinka is currently competing in Stockholm where he conquered the world no.76 Borna Gojo 7-5 6-4.
Stan Wawrinka will take on the world no.81 Tomas Machac in the 2nd round. In the past, they have never competed against each other so far in top tournaments.
Stan got to the final in Umag (Plava Laguna Croatia Open).
Wawrinka won 16 titles in his career: 8 on hard courts, 7 on clay courts and 1 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters) after Basel. The main draw will start on the 23rd of October.
Carlos Alcaraz and Stan Wawrinka have never faced off.
