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Carlos Alcaraz to miss French Open due to wrist injury

Reigning two-time French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz announced on Friday that he will not participate in this year’s tournament as he recovers from a wrist injury. The Spanish player stated that the decision to end his clay season was made after receiving test results on his right wrist, which also rules him out of the Italian Open. Alcaraz sustained the injury during the first round of the Barcelona Open last week. He had previously withdrawn from the Madrid Masters on April 17. Alcaraz, ranked second in the world, expressed that this is a difficult time but believes he will emerge stronger. He and his team will monitor his recovery before deciding on his return. Jannik Sinner, who lost to Alcaraz in last year's French Open final, commented on the news, stating that it is sad for competitors but emphasized the importance of prioritizing health, especially for young players. Sinner hopes Alcaraz will be back for Wimbledon. This will be only the second Grand Slam Alcaraz has missed since his main draw debut at the 2021 Australian Open, having withdrawn from the 2023 Australian Open due to a hamstring injury.