Alcaraz skips event in change to ‘demanding’ schedule after US Open exit
Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of subsequent week’s Davis Cup group stage after crashing out of the US Open. The defending champion in Flushing Meadows, the highest seed suffered a four-set defeat to Daniil Medvedev in Friday’s semi-final. And he has now withdrawn from Spain’s squad after blaming the “demanding” tennis schedule.
Alcaraz suffered his first loss to Medvedev this season, beforehand defeating the world No 3 in straight units in each the Indian Wells last and the Wimbledon semi-final. The 27-year-old stated that he performed at a “12 out of 10” to get a 7-6(3) 6-1 3-6 6-3 win.
Shortly after his exit from the US Open, the 20-year-old introduced that he was pulling out of subsequent week’s Davis Cup group stage. He was set to signify Spain in Group C, with their ties held on house soil in Valencia.
“I was very excited to play for Spain in Davis in Valencia, but I have to listen to my body after a very long tour,” the two-time Grand Slam champion wrote on Instagram. “I need to stop and rest, physically and mentally.”
Alcaraz additionally admitted that his schedule was “demanding” as he wished to relaxation up for the remainder of the season – which incorporates two extra Masters 1000s in Shanghai and Paris, in addition to the ATP Finals. He added: “The schedule is very demanding, there is still a lot of season left, and now it is time to recharge. Good luck to the Spanish team! I’ll be rooting for you with strength! Let’s go!”
Fans had been wanting ahead to the group matches on the Davis Cup, as Spain had been drawn in the identical part as Serbia, with Novak Djokovic set to signify his nation. It meant that one other assembly between the world No 1 and a pair of was on the playing cards. However, with Djokovic by way of to the US Open last he might additionally re-evaluate his schedule as it will be a fast turnaround to go straight to Valencia for the group stage.
The Czech Republic and the Republic of Korea are additionally in Group C. The prime two groups will attain the Finals week, happening in Malaga from November 21 to 26. Albert Ramos-Vinolas will take Alcaraz’s place within the workforce.