World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz has decided to pull out of both Wimbledon and the Queen’s Club Championships as he continues to recover from a persistent right wrist injury. Alcaraz, in a message posted on X, mentioned that despite progress in rehabilitation, he is not yet physically prepared to return to competition.
This withdrawal adds to a series of setbacks for the 23-year-old Spaniard, who has been out of competitive play since his injury issues escalated during the clay-court season this year. Alcaraz had previously withdrawn from the Italian Open and the French Open, where he was set to defend his title from the previous season.
Carlos Alcaraz, who won the French Open in 2025 in a memorable final against Jannik Sinner, has been facing fitness concerns leading up to this year’s tournaments. His decision to skip the Barcelona Open and the Madrid Open earlier this year due to wrist and forearm issues has raised doubts about his immediate playing future.
The absence of Alcaraz from the upcoming grass-court swing means that Wimbledon will be only the third Grand Slam tournament he has missed in his career. With his focus now on recovery, attention in the tennis world is likely to shift towards other top contenders like Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic as the Grand Slam season progresses.
