Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Madrid Open due to harm – however is hopeful of being match for his French Open title defence.
The Spanish world quantity three mentioned he had injured his hamstring and groin through the second set of Sunday’s Barcelona Open ultimate.
“In every week or two I shall return to coaching, however I’ll take it step-by-step,” Alcaraz mentioned.
“I could not apply your entire week. I wanted to hearken to my physique and make the suitable resolution.
“I do not wish to get too far forward however I hope I shall be prepared for the French Open.”
Alcaraz is a two-time champion in Madrid and gained the Monte Carlo Masters in April.
He left court docket for remedy through the Barcelona ultimate towards Holger Rune and was in a position to resume the match, with the Dane occurring to win 7-6 (8-6) 6-2.
Alcaraz mentioned he intends to journey to Rome for the Italian Open, which begins on 6 Might, earlier than the French Open begins on 25 Might.
