Overview

• Carlos Alcaraz, ranked third globally, has withdrawn from the Italian Open starting next week due to persistent forearm pain.
• The injury follows a recent defeat at the Madrid Open, where Alcaraz ended his bid for a third consecutive title.
• Alcaraz reported muscle edema in his pronator teres, a condition stemming from his recent activities on the court.
• His withdrawal casts uncertainty on his participation in the French Open, where he reached the semifinals last year.
• Other top players like Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev are also facing physical challenges, affecting the competitive landscape.