Carlos Alcaraz will not be participating in the upcoming French Open 2026 as he confirmed his withdrawal because of a wrist injury. This setback hampers his bid for a third consecutive title at Roland Garros. The world No. 2 sustained the injury during his first-round match against Otto Virtanen at the Barcelona Open, leading to his withdrawal from that event and subsequent exclusion from both the Italian Open in Rome and the French Open.
“After the test results we got today, we have decided that the safest choice is to be careful and not participate in Rome or Roland Garros, while we evaluate the situation to figure out when I can get back on the court,” Alcaraz stated on Instagram. He acknowledged the challenging period but expressed confidence in a strong comeback.
The 22-year-old had previously pulled out of the Madrid Open on April 17, raising concerns about his fitness for the clay-court season. His absence from Roland Garros is significant considering his recent achievements on clay. Alcaraz, a seven-time Grand Slam champion, has secured back-to-back titles in Paris in 2024 and 2025. His 2025 triumph was particularly remarkable, saving three championship points against Jannik Sinner in a thrilling final.
Despite this setback, Alcaraz has enjoyed a successful 2026 season, boasting a 22-3 record and a title victory in Doha. However, his defeat to Sinner in the Monte Carlo Masters final on April 12 resulted in him losing his top ranking. With the clay season disrupted, Alcaraz now focuses on recuperation, aiming to return in optimal condition and continue his ascent in men’s tennis.
