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Alcaraz Skips French Open, Boosting Sinner’s Slam Chance

4/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the 2026 French Open because of a right wrist injury.
He also pulled out of the Rome Masters and Madrid Open after scans showed the injury was more serious.
Alcaraz will miss the entire clay-court swing and is targeting Wimbledon in June.
His absence gives Italy’s Jannik Sinner a clearer chance to complete a Career Slam at Roland Garros.

History

Historical Context

Andy Murray’s 2017 hip injury forced him out of the French Open, ending his season and dropping his ranking to world No. 16, his lowest since May 2008. The same pattern reappears in 2026 when Carlos Alcaraz’s wrist injury withdraws him from the French Open, Rome and Madrid, clearing a path for Jannik Sinner’s career-Grand Slam chase.

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Story summary

Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the 2026 French Open because of a right wrist injury.
He also pulled out of the Rome Masters and Madrid Open after scans showed the injury was more serious.
Alcaraz will miss the entire clay-court swing and is targeting Wimbledon in June.
His absence gives Italy’s Jannik Sinner a clearer chance to complete a Career Slam at Roland Garros.

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