The Australian Open marks the beginning of the Tennis season. It is the first Grand Slam on offer for players to win and start their season on a great note. Through the Australian Open players lay down a marker for what is to come for the rest of the year. Many also analyze the changes they need to make in order to win other Grand Slams if not the Australian Open.
While there is immense excitement among fans and players alike for the mega tournament, this year, the moods have been dampened a little. Many big names have decided to forgo the tournament this time around which has caused fans a little disappointment.
Let’s look at the five big names who will miss out on the Australian Open 2023.
Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz (source: Twitter)
The biggest of names who is giving this year’s Australia Open a miss is the 2022 US Open winner Carlos Alcaraz. The hard-hitting baseliner from Spain injured his right hamstring during training which has forced him to withdraw from the Australia Open 2023.
