CARLOS ALCARAZ has withdrawn from the French Open through injury.
The two-time French Open winner has made the “complicated” decision to pull out of next month’s Roland Garros following a series of tests.
The Spaniard’s team will wait to determine the seriousness of the injury before putting a timeframe on his return to the court.
Alcaraz will not defend his crown as his absence from the court continues with a recurring wrist injury.
He will also withdraw from the ATP Masters 1000 Rome.
The 22-year-old said on X: “After the results of the tests carried out today, we have decided that the most prudent thing is to be cautious.
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“I’m sure we’ll come out stronger from here.”
Alcaraz added that they will wait to “assess the evolution” of the injury.
The World No.2 won the French Open for the first time in 2024 before retaining his crown the following year.
Last year’s runner-up Jannik Sinner will now be favourite to claim his first French Open title.
And with his Alcaraz’s injury, the Italian will be looking for his career Grand Slam in Paris.
While an injury-free Novak Djokovic could secure a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam.
On X, the Roland-Garros account wrote: “Wishing you all the best in your recovery Carlitos, we’ll miss you.”
One fan added: “Lots of strength, Carlos! You’ll come back stronger to make us all enjoy ourselves as you always do, we love you!”
Someone else said: “Get well, Carlos. On to Wimbledon and dominating what’s left to win on hard courts.”
The absence of Alcaraz will be a huge loss to the tournament.
Last year he and Sinner contested one of the all-time great Grand Slam finals.
Alcaraz came from two sets down to triumph over his rival.
The 2026 tournament starts on 18 May.
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