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Defending Champion Carlos Alcaraz Withdraws From French Open
- On Friday, Carlos Alcaraz announced his withdrawal from the French Open due to a persistent right wrist injury, ending his bid to defend his two-time title at the May 18 tournament.
- Alcaraz sustained the injury earlier this month at the Barcelona Open, forcing him to withdraw from that event and subsequently the Madrid Open before making his French Open decision.
- "I'd rather come back a little later and with a full recovery," Alcaraz wrote on Instagram after reviewing test results, prioritizing long-term health over tournament participation.
- Alcaraz will also miss the Italian Open, which begins next week in Rome, after telling reporters Monday he required additional testing to safeguard his career longevity.
- There will be no three-peat for Alcaraz, who won back-to-back titles in 2024 and 2025, opening the field for rival Jannik Sinner, who fell to him in last year's five-hour, 29-minute final.
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Roland-Garros: defending champion Carlos Alcaraz forced to withdraw
Following his defeat in the Monte Carlo final against Jannik Sinner and his withdrawal from the Rome Masters 1000, the uncertainty surrounding two-time defending Paris Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz's participation in this year's tournament has continued for several weeks. Ultimately, he has decided not to defend his title, citing an injury to his right wrist.
Sad for tennis: Sinner urges Alcaraz not to rush after French Open miss due to injury
Jannik Sinner urged Carlos Alcaraz not to rush back after the Spaniard withdrew from Roland Garros with a wrist injury. The defending champion's absence opens up the Paris draw and shifts attention to whether he can return for Wimbledon.
The tennis world received an unexpected blow after Carlos Alcaraz announced that he will not be at Roland Garros.
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