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Carlos Alcaraz forced to pull out of Davis Cup

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  • Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from Spain's Davis Cup team due to a hamstring injury sustained during his ATP Finals defeat to Jannik Sinner.
  • Scans revealed swelling in his right thigh, leading to medical advice against competing, which Alcaraz announced on social media.
  • Alcaraz expressed his heartbreak at not being able to represent Spain, stating it was the “greatest thing there is”.
  • Spain will now face Czechia in the Davis Cup quarter-finals without the six-time Grand Slam champion.
  • Alcaraz has previously advocated for changes to the Davis Cup format, suggesting it should be held every two or three years to increase player commitment and appeal.
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