Overview
- Alcaraz said he was heartbroken to pull out on doctors’ advice after scans identified edema in his right hamstring.
- The Spanish federation reported a significant muscle strain with marked edema; he had received on-court treatment during the ATP Finals loss to Jannik Sinner.
- Spain is set to turn to Jaume Munar and Pablo Carreño Busta for singles, with Marcel Granollers partnering Pedro Martínez in doubles, according to team reports.
- The withdrawal comes two days before Spain’s Davis Cup quarter-final in Bologna against a Czech team featuring Jiri Lehecka and Jakub Mensik.
- Despite the setback, Alcaraz ends 2025 as year-end No. 1 after an eight-title, 71–9 season that included victories at the French Open and US Open.