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

The former world No 1 and US Open champion is taking some time to recover before the final stretch of the season

(Chryslene Caillaud/Panoramic)

September 9, 2023

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.”

Me hacía mucha ilusión jugar por 🇪🇸 la Davis en Valencia, pero tengo que escuchar a mi cuerpo después de una gira muy larga. Necesito parar y descansar, físicamente y mentalmente. El calendario es muy exigente, todavía queda mucha temporada, y ahora me toca recargar fuerzas.… pic.twitter.com/TY0YXLWQ1k
— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) September 9, 2023

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.