New Delhi, April 24: Carlos Alcaraz will not participate in the upcoming 2026 French Open due to a wrist injury. This setback is a significant blow to his chances of winning a third consecutive title at Roland Garros.
The world number two sustained the injury during his first-round match against Otto Virtanen at the Barcelona Open, which forced him to withdraw shortly after. Recent medical tests have confirmed that he will miss both the Italian Open in Rome and the French Open.
In a statement on Instagram, Alcaraz said, “After receiving today’s test results, we decided that the safest option is to refrain from participating in Rome or Roland Garros while we assess when I can return to the court. This is a difficult time for me, but I am confident I will come back stronger.”
The 22-year-old player had already withdrawn from the Madrid Open on April 17, raising concerns about his fitness as the clay-court season approaches.
A seven-time Grand Slam champion, Alcaraz is the two-time defending champion in Paris, having won titles in 2024 and 2025. His victory in 2025 was particularly thrilling, as he saved three championship points against Jannik Sinner in a dramatic final. Earlier this year, he became the youngest player to achieve a career Grand Slam with his win at the Australian Open.
Despite this setback, Alcaraz’s 2026 season has been impressive, boasting a 22-3 record and a title win in Doha. However, he slipped in the rankings after losing to Sinner in the Monte Carlo Masters final on April 12. Alcaraz is now focused on recovery, aiming to return fully fit and maintain his lead in men’s tennis.
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