“Time to recharge” – Carlos Alcaraz pulls out of Spain’s Davis Cup squad

Carlos Alcaraz will not play for Spain in the Davis Cup in Valencia next week, he has confirmed.

Following his defeat to Daniil Medvedev in the semi-final of the US Open, the 20-year-old posted on his social media accounts (in Spanish, quotes translated by Tennis Majors): “I have to listen to my body after a very long tour. I need to stop and rest, physically and mentally. The schedule is very demanding, there is still a lot of season left, and now it is time to recharge.”

He will be replaced in the team by Albert Ramos Vinolas as Spain seek a place in this year’s Final Eight.

Alcaraz has suffered some physical issues over the last year, notably the cramps that hindered him during the Roland-Garros final. He missed the Australian Open due to a right leg injury, pulled out of Acapulco due to a right leg tear, and withdrew from Monte-Carlo with a left-hand problem and discomfort in his back.

He finished his season last year early due to an abdominal tear.

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