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Alcaraz Misses French Open, Wrist Injury; Sinner Leads

4/25/2026

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Alcaraz Skips French

Carlos Alcaraz announced on April 24, 2026 he will miss the French Open due to a wrist injury.
He hurt his wrist in the Barcelona Open first round on April 14, 2026 after beating Otto Virtanen.
The injury forced Alcaraz to withdraw from the Italian and Madrid Opens, costing about 3,000 points.
He will focus on recovery, hopes to return for Wimbledon, and says Jannik Sinner leads the field.

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Alcaraz Delays Return

Alcaraz announced on Instagram that he will monitor his wrist and stay cautious before setting a return date.
He entered 2026 with a 22-3 record after winning ATP titles at the Australian Open and Qatar Open.
His earliest projected comeback is early June, just before the HSBC Championships in London (June 12-21).
He split from his longtime coach late last year, a change that coincided with his rapid success.

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Alcaraz Skips French

Carlos Alcaraz announced on April 24, 2026 he will miss the French Open due to a wrist injury.
He hurt his wrist in the Barcelona Open first round on April 14, 2026 after beating Otto Virtanen.
The injury forced Alcaraz to withdraw from the Italian and Madrid Opens, costing about 3,000 points.
He will focus on recovery, hopes to return for Wimbledon, and says Jannik Sinner leads the field.

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