Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Rome and French Open due to wrist injury

9 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 24

Alcaraz, the world No. 2 and reigning French Open champion, announced his withdrawal after medical tests confirmed the injury sustained at the Barcelona Open earlier this month.
He will miss both the Rome Masters and Roland Garros, ending his streak of Grand Slam appearances and leaving the French Open without its defending champion.
Alcaraz started 2026 by winning the Australian Open and has faced Jannik Sinner in the last four Grand Slam finals, with both players dominating recent major tournaments.

Will Alcaraz be at full strength for Wimbledon, or could this wrist injury linger throughout the 2026 season?

Could Alcaraz's wrist issues mirror the devastating injuries that cut short the career of former champion Juan Martin del Potro?

How will this forced layoff impact the fierce on-court rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and new world No. 1 Jannik Sinner?

With Alcaraz out, can Novak Djokovic seize this golden opportunity to win a record 25th major title?

Does this injury prove the modern tennis schedule is simply too punishing for the sport's top athletes?