Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Barcelona Open with a forearm injury.
The Wimbledon champion and world number three has won the title in the past two years, but has been suffering from a right forearm problem.
The Barcelona Open started with qualifying rounds on Saturday and is set for Rafael Nadal's comeback. A statement from the tournament posted on social media said: "The player has suffered from the injury sustained in Monte Carlo, and did not have a good feeling in his training on Sunday. Wishing you a speedy recovery, we hope to see you next year."
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