Champ Alcaraz withdraws from Barcelona Open with injury

"He has suffered from the injury sustained in Monte Carlo, and did not have a good feeling in his training on Sunday and, despite having tried until the last moment, he will not be in the Barcelona Open," Barcelona organisers said on social media platform X on Sunday.

Alcaraz beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets in last year's final. This year, the Greek Tsitsipas may well be the favourite after winning the Monte Carlo title on Saturday with an emphatic victory over Casper Ruud.

The main draw of the Barcelona Open starts on Monday, with the tournament concluding next Sunday.