Injury Crisis Deepens At Madrid Open As Amanda Anisimova Becomes 23rd Player To Withdraw

See the complete list of 23 players who have withdrawn from the 2026 Madrid Open, including Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, and Amanda Anisimova.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 22, 2026, 3:55 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Tennis365

A Combined Field Depleted By Physical Setbacks

The competitive landscape at the Caja Magica has undergone a dramatic transformation following a series of late-stage withdrawals that have affected nearly every section of the bracket. Since the official draws were conducted on Monday, the number of absent players has surged to 23, creating a logistics challenge for tournament organizers as they integrate lucky losers into the main draw. The current tally includes 13 women and 10 men, a figure that highlights the grueling nature of the professional circuit as it moves through the heart of the European clay-court swing.

High-Profile Departures Among Grand Slam Winners

The star power of the tournament has been notably diminished by the loss of five players who have reached the pinnacle of the sport. Novak Djokovic and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz headline the male departures, leaving the men's draw without two of its top four seeds. On the women's side, the withdrawal of former US Open winner Emma Raducanu and Czech stars Marketa Vondrousova and Barbora Krejcikova has removed significant experience from the field. These absences have opened paths for lower-ranked players and qualifiers to make deep runs in a tournament typically dominated by the world’s elite.

Seeded Vulnerability In The Women’s Bracket

The WTA tournament, which commenced action on Tuesday, has faced the most volatility among its seeded entrants. Amanda Anisimova, who was positioned as the sixth seed, and Ekaterina Alexandrova, the 12th seed, both withdrew after their spots in the draw had already been established. They join a list of seeded players who pulled out prior to the draw, including Karolina Muchova, Emma Navarro, and Maya Joint. These disruptions mean that several high-ranking positions will now be occupied by lucky losers, potentially altering the projected matchups for the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds.