Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from the Madrid Open because of injury - but is hopeful of being fit for his French Open title defence.

Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Madrid Open on Thursday after the second seed said he was struggling with hamstring and groin injuries in what could be a blow to the 21-year-old's preparations for his French Open title defence next month.

Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Madrid Open after sustaining an injury to his right adductor muscle, as well as an injury in his left hamstring. Alcaraz confirmed his withdrawal during a news conference in Madrid,

Carlo Ancelotti insisted that "anything is possible" regarding his future as Real Madrid coach on Tuesday, as the team look to beat Barcelona to a LaLiga and Copa del Rey double.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti dismissed suggestions on Tuesday he is under mounting pressure at the club as they sit second in the LaLiga standings and were knocked out of the Champions League last week.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti spoke after the 1-0 win over Getafe, reflecting on the performance by saying, “we have put emphasis on being more solid at the back... but we lack a bit of effectiveness up top.