Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz to miss French Open due to wrist injury
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Two-time reigning French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz announced on Friday that he will not participate in this year's tournament, or the Italian Open, as he recovers from a wrist injury. The decision was made after tests on his right wrist. Alcaraz stated on social media that it was a difficult time for him, but he is confident he will emerge stronger, and he and his team will monitor his recovery before deciding on his return. The injury occurred during the first round of the Barcelona Open last week, leading to his withdrawal from that tournament and subsequently the Madrid Masters on April 17. Alcaraz, ranked second in the world, became the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam in January with his Australian Open triumph. He holds a 22-3 record this season and also won a title in Doha. He lost the top spot after his defeat by Jannik Sinner in the Monte Carlo Masters final on April 12. The seven-time Grand Slam winner triumphed at Roland Garros in 2024 and 2025, saving three championship points against Sinner last year in the longest French Open final in history. Alcaraz previously admitted that he would prioritize his long-term career over playing in Paris if necessary, stating he would rather return later in great shape than risk worsening the injury. This will be only the second Grand Slam Alcaraz has missed since his main draw debut at the 2021 Australian Open; he withdrew from the 2023 Australian Open with a hamstring injury. This year's French Open runs from
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