Tennis: Nadal After Alcaraz, Sinner Withdraws From Madrid Open
Sinner's Withdrawal a Blow to Tournament
Sinner, Alcaraz Join Nadal on Injury List for Madrid Open
In a major blow to the Madrid Open, world number two Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the tournament due to a hip injury. The Italian's withdrawal follows that of Rafael Nadal, who pulled out on Tuesday due to a foot injury. The news of Sinner's withdrawal will come as a disappointment to fans who were looking forward to seeing the rising star in action on the clay courts.
Sinner announced his withdrawal on social media, saying that he had been struggling with hip pain for the past few days. He said that he had hoped to play in Madrid, but that he had ultimately decided to withdraw in order to give his hip time to recover.
The withdrawal of Sinner and Nadal is a major blow to the Madrid Open, which is one of the most prestigious tournaments on the clay court calendar. The tournament is now without its top two seeds, and the field has been significantly weakened as a result.
Sinner's withdrawal could also have a knock-on effect on his Roland Garros preparations. The French Open is the second Grand Slam of the year, and Sinner is one of the favorites to win the title. However, his hip injury could prevent him from playing at his best in Paris.
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