By Associated PressMADRID: Carlos Alcaraz, the teenager touted as Rafael Nadal's heir and the biggest name in Spain's team at the Davis Cup Finals, tested positive for the coronavirus and was dropped from the squad on Thursday. The 18-year-old Alcaraz, who was going to make his first Davis Cup appearance, said on social media he was sad to miss out on “such an important and special tournament like the Davis Cup." The International Tennis Federation earlier said a member of Spain's team had tested positive for the coronavirus and was put in isolation, but did not name the player. The 32nd-ranked Alcaraz, coming off a title at the Next Gen ATP Finals, will be replaced by No. Spain is the defending champion at the Davis Cup Finals that are being played in Madrid, Innsbruck and Turin.

Source: Indian Express November 26, 2021 22:25 UTC