Carlos Alcaraz, the world number one, announced that he would not compete in the Davis Cup Finals in Bologna after medical tests revealed swelling in his right hamstring. The injury was sustained during the ATP Finals, where he lost to Jannik Sinner in the championship match. Alcaraz explained on social media: “I’m so sorry to announce that I won’t be able to play for Spain in the Davis Cup in Bologna. I have an edema in the hamstring of my right leg and the medical recommendation is not to compete.”
Ferrer’s reaction
Spain’s Davis Cup captain David Ferrer expressed his disappointment at losing his star player for the crucial matches. He shared his thoughts after consulting with Alcaraz’s medical team: “We are sad because Carlos will not play this week with us… yesterday night I spoke with his team and doctor Angel Cotorro as well
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Carlos Alcaraz in 2025
Ranked world no.1, Alcaraz played his last match on the 16th
of November when he was defeated by world no.2 Jannik Sinner 7-6(4) 7-5 in the final in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).Presently, during this year Alcaraz achieved a 71-9 win-loss record. Alcaraz clinched 8 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open, London, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Tokyo. The Spaniard reached the final in Barcelona, Wimbledon and the Nitto ATP Finals.