Carlos Alcaraz Withdraws from French Open: A Major Setback

Carlos Alcaraz, the world No. 2 tennis player, has withdrawn from the French Open and Italian Open due to a right wrist injury sustained at the Barcelona Open. The injury also kept him from the Madrid Open. Alcaraz hopes to return in time for Wimbledon in June.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Madrid | Updated: 25-04-2026 09:47 IST | Created: 25-04-2026 09:47 IST
Carlos Alcaraz Withdraws from French Open: A Major Setback
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Carlos Alcaraz, currently ranked No. 2 in the world, has announced he won't compete in the upcoming French Open due to a right wrist injury.

This injury, which he sustained during his first-round win at the Barcelona Open, also forced his withdrawal from the Madrid Open and the Italian Open.

Alcaraz, named world sportsman of the year this week, remains hopeful for a return by Wimbledon in June.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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