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ROME — Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from this week's Italian Open because of a right ankle injury following his victory at the Madrid Open. Naomi Osaka later withdrew from the women's tournament with a left Achilles heel injury. The 19-year-old Alcaraz beat Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic back-to-back in Madrid then defeated Alexander Zverev in Sunday's final for his tour-leading fourth title of the year. Alcaraz hurt his ankle during the quarterfinal win over Nadal. Rome organizers say Alcaraz's place in the Rome draw will be taken by Finnish player Emil Ruusuvuori. Osaka will be replaced in the draw by Nuria Parrizas Diaz.
