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Wrist Injury Sidelines Carlos Alcaraz for Roland Garros
11 May
Summary
- Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from 2026 French Open due to wrist injury.
- Defending champion Alcaraz aimed for a third consecutive Paris title.
- Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev are now considered top contenders.
Carlos Alcaraz has been forced to withdraw from the 2026 French Open, scheduled to begin on May 18, as he continues to recover from a wrist injury sustained earlier. The young star was aiming for an unprecedented third consecutive title in Paris, having defeated Jannik Sinner in a memorable final last year.
Alcaraz's absence significantly reshapes the tournament's landscape, elevating Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev as prime contenders. Medvedev, despite a historically challenging record on clay and at Roland Garros, now sees a clearer path towards potentially securing a higher seed, especially if he performs well in the ongoing Italian Open.
His past performance at the French Open includes only one quarterfinal appearance in nine attempts, with six first-round exits, including last year's loss to Cameron Norrie. This presents a crucial opportunity for other ATP players to make a significant impact at the Grand Slam.
