Daniil Medvedev says it is “a pity” that the Australian Open won’t feature world No 1 Carlos Alcaraz. On Friday, Alcaraz stunned everyone by announcing his withdrawal from the Australian Open. In his announcement, Alcaraz announced that he sustained a right leg injury during the preseason.
“It’s a pity. I’m not exactly sure what he has, if it’s a little bit the consequence of a previous injury or just a new one. I’m not his team, so I have no idea. It’s a pity. He’s one of the best players in the world.
We played once (Wimbledon 2021), but he was not at the same level. We might not even count it,” Medvedev said of Alcaraz missed the Australian Open.
Medvedev feels it is ‘a pity’ that Alcaraz is out of the Australian Open
Alcaraz didn’t sign up to play any ATP events leading up to the Australian Open.
However, he did sign up to compete at the Kooyong Classic, a popular exhibition tournament in Australia. There were no any indications that Alcaraz was dealing with an injury or anything like that as the Kooyong organizers were preparing to host the Spaniard next week.
But on Friday Alcaraz stunned everyone with his announcement. “When I was at my best in preseason, I picked up an injury through a chance, unnatural movement in training. This time it’s the semimembranosus muscle in my right leg.
I’d worked so hard to get to my best level for Australia but unfortunately I won’t be able to play the Care A2+ Kooyong or the Australian Open. It’s tough, but I have to be optimistic, recover and look forward. See you in 2024,” Alcaraz announced on Instagram.
The Australian Open has now lost a player that would have been considered among contenders for the title. The Australian Open won’t feature Alcaraz this January but at least record nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic is returning to the tournament.
