Carlos Alcaraz Withdraws from 2026 French Open Due to Injury
2026 French Open Begins Without Alcaraz
The 2026 French Open, the second Grand Slam event of the year, commenced today (Sunday, May 24) at the renowned Roland Garros in Paris. However, the tournament is missing a key player: double-defending champion and world No. 2, Carlos Alcaraz. The Spanish star will not have the opportunity to secure a third consecutive title and increase his grand slam count to eight.
This absence is a significant setback for the men's singles competition, as Alcaraz has been a dominant force in tennis over the past two years. He recently captured the last two major titles, winning the 2025 US Open and the 2026 Australian Open. His triumph at the Australian Open earlier this year made him the youngest player to achieve a career slam.
Reasons Behind Alcaraz's Withdrawal from the 2026 French Open
Alcaraz is currently facing a wrist injury, specifically diagnosed as tenosynovitis in his right wrist, which has led him to withdraw from the tournament. He has also announced that he will not participate in the upcoming 2026 Wimbledon, set to begin on June 29, marking his absence from two major events in a row.
“After the results of the tests conducted today, we have decided that the most prudent course of action is to be cautious and not compete in Rome and Roland Garros, while we monitor the situation to determine when I can return to the court. This is a challenging time for me, but I am confident we will emerge from this stronger,” Alcaraz shared in a post on X on April 24. He added, “My recovery is progressing well, and I feel much better, but unfortunately, I am still not ready to compete, which is why I must withdraw from the grass-court swing at Queen's and Wimbledon. These are two very special tournaments for me, and I will miss them dearly. I am continuing to work towards a swift return!” he reiterated on social media on May 19. The 23-year-old has been sidelined since sustaining the injury during the first round of the Barcelona Open, where he won against Finland's Otto Virtanen but had to withdraw the following day.