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Alcaraz Withdraws from French Open Over Wrist Injury

4/28/2026

Summary

Alcaraz Withdraws

Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the French Open because of a wrist injury.
He also skipped the Rome Masters 1000 after test results prompted caution.
The injury first appeared in his April 14 Barcelona win over Otto Virtanen.
Rival Jannik Sinner said tennis improves when Alcaraz competes, after beating him in Monte-Carlo.

Summary

Djokovic Eyes Title

Novak Djokovic says Carlos Alcaraz’s absence gives him his chance for a 25th Grand Slam title.
Roger Federer praised Alcaraz’s dominance while warning that staying injury-free is essential for tennis.
Djokovic’s January Australian Open semi-final win over Jannik Sinner underscored his renewed challenge to the new generation.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner’s nine straight Grand Slam wins have pushed No. 3 Alexander Zverev near 1,000 points, making majors more predictable.

History

Historical Context

In 2009 Wimbledon (22 June-5 July), Rafael Nadal withdrew with knee tendonitis, ending his title defense. Seeded No. 1, Roger Federer seized the opening, defeated Andy Roddick in a five-set final to claim his sixth Wimbledon crown and fifteenth Grand Slam, reclaiming the world No. 1 ranking. The episode illustrates how injuries to leading players have repeatedly reshaped major title races.

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Alcaraz Withdraws

Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the French Open because of a wrist injury.
He also skipped the Rome Masters 1000 after test results prompted caution.
The injury first appeared in his April 14 Barcelona win over Otto Virtanen.
Rival Jannik Sinner said tennis improves when Alcaraz competes, after beating him in Monte-Carlo.

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