Carlos Alcaraz Forced to Withdraw from French Open Due to Wrist Injury

Carlos Alcaraz, the seven-times Grand Slam champion, announced he will not defend his French Open title next month after a wrist injury proved more serious than anticipated.

The world number two sustained the injury during the Barcelona Open's first round, prompting his withdrawal. Subsequent scans revealed the severity of the wrist issue, leading to his decision to also skip the Madrid Open and Rome Masters.

Alcaraz expressed his disappointment, stating, "It's a complicated moment for me," but conveyed optimism about returning stronger. He was aiming for a third consecutive Roland Garros title, having defeated current world number one Jannik Sinner in last year's five-hour final.

(With inputs from agencies.)