Wrist Injury Forces Two-Time French Open Champion Alcaraz to Miss Roland Garros

Alcaraz Withdraws from the French Open

According to Главком: Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz will sit out the French Open due to a wrist injury. The same issue also kept him from competing in the clay-court tournaments in Madrid and Barcelona. His most recent match was at the Barcelona Open, where he beat Otto Virtanen in the first round 2–6, 6–3, 6–3, but he was unable to take the court for the second round.

Alcaraz’s Record on Clay

Alcaraz is a two-time French Open champion. He claimed his first title in 2024 by defeating Alexander Zverev, and in 2025 he beat Jannik Sinner in the final. Over his career, he has played the clay-court major six times:

• In 2022, he reached the quarterfinals.
• In 2023, he made it to the semifinals.

In a statement, Alcaraz said:

'After the results of the tests conducted today, we decided the smartest move is to skip both the Rome tournament and Roland Garros while we wait to assess my progress and determine when I can return to the court. This is a tough period for me, but I’m confident we will come out stronger on the other side.' Carlos Alcaraz

Tennis fans are now hoping for a speedy recovery. Alcaraz’s absence from this year’s French Open is a major blow to his supporters and to the sport, as he is widely regarded as one of the most talented young players on the tour. Injuries in professional sports can have long-term effects on an athlete’s career, which is why it’s crucial that Alcaraz takes the proper time to heal. His return to the court will be closely watched, given his potential to once again rise to the top of the tennis world.

Alcaraz's withdrawal from Roland Garros adds to the growing list of high-profile absences in recent tournaments. Following his decision, tennis enthusiasts are reflecting on the impact of injuries on top players, as also seen with Djokovic's recent struggles. For more insights on how these withdrawals are reshaping the tournament landscape, check out the details in our article about the major withdrawals at the Madrid Open.