Trofeo Conde de Godó
Alcaraz defeats Virtanen in Barcelona Open opener despite right wrist discomfort
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Carlos Alcaraz beat Otto Virtanen 6-4, 6-2 in 1 hour and 25 minutes in his debut at the Trofeo Conde de Godó (Barcelona Open), calling a medical timeout for right wrist pain but returning to win convincingly on Pista Rafael Nadal. Fresh off losing the Monte Carlo Masters final to Jannik Sinner, the Spaniard downplayed the recurring issue, which he links to limited recovery time.
Carlos Alcaraz, world number two, has announced his withdrawal from the Trofeo Conde de Godó due to a right wrist injury more serious than expected. The ailment emerged during his victory over Otto Virtanen and prevents him from playing the round of 16 against Tomas Machac. He prioritizes recovery to arrive in top shape for Roland Garros.