The reasons and consequences of the loss of Carlos Alcaraz del Masters 1000 de Shanghai

Carlos Alcaraz needs a pause. Therefore, after physically suffering in Tokyo, where he ended up consecrating, resigns the Shanghai Masters.

“Unfortunately, I am dealing with some physical problems and, after talking to my team, we believe that it is best to rest and recover,” the Spanish announced on social networks.

Keep in mind that Alcaraz The ankle was twisted in the first round of the Japanese capital and has played bandaged since then. That’s why, It will be replaced by a lucky loser of the last round of Qualy.

It should be remembered that since his defeat before Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon final last July, The Spanish achieved three consecutive titles. Cincinnati’s 1000 Masters, the United States Open and now the Japan Tournament. Add 18 games won since then. He only lost one on this tour, against Taylor Fritz at the Laver Cup in San Francisco.

The absence of Alcaraz in Shanghai will make him lose the 200 points of the 2024 rooms. However, he maintains a comfortable advantage at the head of the ATP ranking that ensures the world leadership until the end of October.

The Iberian will return to the competition (unofficial) from October 15 to 18 in the ‘Six Kings Slam’ by Riad. There he will share tournament with Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz and Stefanos Tsitsipas.

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