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Alcaraz Out, Sinner Top Favorite for Roland Garros

4/24/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Carlos Alcaraz announced on April 24 2026 that he will miss the French Open because of a wrist injury.
He injured his right wrist while defeating Otto Virtanen at the Barcelona Open on April 14 2026.
Following medical tests, he withdrew from the Madrid Open and also skipped the Italian Open in Rome.
His absence leaves world No. 1 Jannik Sinner the clear favorite for the Roland Garros title.

History

Historical Context

In May 2008, after Justine Henin announced her surprise retirement on 14 May, world No. 1 Maria Sharapova suffered a rotator-cuff tear that forced her out of the French Open, ending her three-week reign at the top. The double absence of the sport’s leading players reshaped the Roland-Garros draw and highlighted how injuries and sudden retirements repeatedly open the field for unexpected contenders.

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Story summary

Carlos Alcaraz announced on April 24 2026 that he will miss the French Open because of a wrist injury.
He injured his right wrist while defeating Otto Virtanen at the Barcelona Open on April 14 2026.
Following medical tests, he withdrew from the Madrid Open and also skipped the Italian Open in Rome.
His absence leaves world No. 1 Jannik Sinner the clear favorite for the Roland Garros title.

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