“Carlos was diagnosed with muscle swelling in his right leg, Spain lost its leader”, — write: sport.ua
In the evening of November 17, Spanish journalist García Muñiz reported that the tennis player was diagnosed with muscle swelling in his right leg. Carlos is scheduled for a medical on Wednesday.
On the 18th, it was officially announced that Alcaraz had decided not to play for the national team in Bologna.
“It is incredibly difficult for me to announce that I will not be able to play for the Spanish national team in the Davis Cup in Bologna… I have swelling in the hamstring of my right leg, and the doctors recommended not to go on the court.
I have always said that playing for the Spanish national team is the greatest thing that can happen, and I really wanted to help fight for the Silver Salad Bowl. I return home with a heavy heart…”
On November 16, Carlos played in the finals of the Final Tournament 2025 in Turin, where he lost to Yannick Sinner. Carlos received the injury in the decisive match, in which he took a medical time-out.
Spain will play against the Czech Republic in the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup. The confrontation will take place on November 20.

