The World No.2 Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the upcoming Swiss Indoors Basel tournament due to muscle fatigue to his lower back and an injury in his left foot, the Spaniard confirmed on social media. Alcaraz announced on social media that he will not be taking part in Basel this year. Tommy Paul Beats Mackenzie McDonald, Casper Ruud Falls to Marcos Giron in Pre-Quarterfinals of Japan Open 2023.

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Alcaraz made his Basel debut last year. He registered three victories before losing to eventual champion Felix Auger-Aliassime in the semifinals. The tournament organizers also announced Alcaraz's withdrawal in a statement. ITF Dharwad World Tennis Tour 2023: Suraj Prabodh, Madhwin Kamath Secure Upset Wins, Advance to Main Round.

The Spaniard is locked in a duel with Novak Djokovic for the ATP Year-End No. 1. If Alcaraz won Basel and the 500 points that came with it, he would have entered the Paris Masters tied with Djokovic in the ATP Live Race To Turin. Instead, Djokovic will maintain his lead in the race for year-end No. 1 rank, a position he has held a record seven times. Alcaraz became the youngest year-end No. 1 in ATP Rankings history last year.

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