Overview
- Medical tests in Bologna identified significant muscle strain with marked edema in his right hamstring, leading to a doctor-advised withdrawal.
- The injury surfaced during his ATP Finals defeat to Jannik Sinner, where he required on-court treatment for his right thigh.
- Spain will face the Czech Republic in Thursday’s quarter-final without their top player, with Jaume Munar expected to headline singles.
- Alcaraz said he was heartbroken to miss the event and indicated he is returning home to recover.
- He ends 2025 as the ATP year‑end No. 1 with an overall 71–9 record and eight titles, including the French Open and US Open.