Rome [Italy], May 9 (ANI): After the victory at the Madrid Open 2022, the new world number 6 Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Italian Open on Monday because of a right ankle injury.

The Spanish teenager defeated Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic back-to-back in Madrid, before thrashing Alexander Zverev in Sunday's final for his fourth title of the year.

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Alcaraz hurt his ankle during the quarterfinal win over compatriot Nadal.

The 19-year-old Alcaraz's place in the Rome draw would be taken by Finnish player Emil Ruusuvuori, who will open against Cristian Garin in the second round.

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Rome organisers later also confirmed the withdrawal of former world number one Naomi Osaka due to a left ankle injury. Nuria Parrizas Diaz will take Osaka's spot in the draw as a lucky loser and will face Sara Sorribes Tormo. (ANI)

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