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Tennis World Number One Sinner Laments Absence of Alcaraz at 2026 French Open
Sinner said tennis needs Alcaraz after the Spaniard withdrew with a wrist injury, calling the setback painful and very sad for the sport.
- World number one Jannik Sinner learned of Carlos Alcaraz's withdrawal from the Madrid Open due to a wrist injury after defeating Benjamin Bonzi 6-7, 6-1, 6-4 in the second round.
- Sinner cautioned Alcaraz against rushing recovery, saying, "If you come back too early then maybe you have a bigger problem afterwards," while calling the Spaniard's absence from the French Open "painful and very sad."
- The Italian top seed claimed his 18th straight victory despite describing Madrid's court conditions as "unique," noting it is "a little bit more slippery" and "tougher to move."
- Sinner is now the overwhelming favorite to complete his career Grand Slam in Paris, though he deflected questions about Alcaraz's impact, stating, "I think it's not the case to talk about this now."
- Elsewhere in Madrid, third seed Coco Gauff dominated Leolia Jeanjean 6-3, 6-0, while Spanish sensation Rafael Jodar upset fifth seed Alex De Minaur 6-3, 6-1 in contrasting performances.
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The number 1 tennis player graciously accepted the news that his biggest rival had canceled his appearance at the French Open in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz's discharge in Rome and Roland Garros, putting an end to his land season due to an inopportune injury to the right wrist, left all eyes on a Jannik Sinner that has become the most favorite in both tournaments. An idea that the tennis player of San Candido wanted to reject to give value to the figure of the Murciano: "We should not talk about that. Tennis needs Alcaraz. Tennis is much better with Alcaraz.""He is young, but always p…
·Madrid, Spain
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Jannik Sinner says Carlos Alcaraz’s French Open withdrawal is ‘very sad’
Alcaraz announced on Friday that a wrist injury will keep him away from Roland Garros this year.
·Southampton, United Kingdom
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