World number one Carlos Alcaraz is out of the Australian Open after suffering a ‘chance’ hamstring injury in practice. Alcaraz, 19, was the breakout star of men’s tennis in 2022, winning four Masters and a maiden Grand Slam at the US Open to become the youngest world number one in ATP history. However, injury blighted him in the final weeks of the season, with an abdominal problem ruling him out of the ATP Finals in Turin. That bad luck with injuries has followed him into 2023 as well, costing him a chance to win back-to-back majors. “When I was at my best in pre-season I picked up an injury through a chance, unnatural movement,” Alcaraz said.Scroll to Continue”I’d worked so hard to get to my best level for Australia but unfortunately I won’t be able to play the Kooyong or the Australian Open.”He added: “It’s tough, but I have to be optimistic, recover and look forward. See you in 2024 Australian Open.” It is the third time in the last five slams that the ATP number one will be missing from the draw. It follows Novak Djokovic being unable to compete at the 2022 Australian Ope …