Sinner and Alcaraz Withdraw from Italian Open with Injuries

Jannik Sinner Withdraws from Italian Open Due to Hip Injury, Joining Carlos Alcaraz on Sidelines

ROME, Italy - The Italian Open has suffered a major blow with the withdrawal of second-ranked Jannik Sinner due to a hip injury. The news comes just a day after third-ranked Carlos Alcaraz also pulled out of the tournament with a right forearm injury.

Sinner's absence is a significant loss for the tournament, as he is one of Italy's most promising tennis players and a fan favorite. The 22-year-old made history in January by becoming the first Italian man to win a Grand Slam singles title in nearly half a century at the Australian Open.

In a statement on social media, Sinner expressed his disappointment at having to withdraw from the Italian Open. "It's not easy to write this message," he wrote. "After talking with doctors and specialists again about my hip problems, I have to announce that unfortunately I can't play in Rome."

Sinner also withdrew from his quarterfinal match against Felix Auger-Aliassime in Madrid this week due to the same hip injury. Auger-Aliassime went on to reach the final, where he will face No. 7 seed Andrey Rublev on Sunday.

The Italian Open is one of the most prestigious clay-court tournaments on the ATP Tour and is considered a warm-up event for the French Open. Sinner's withdrawal leaves a void in the field, but it also opens up opportunities for other players to make a mark.

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