Carlos Alcaraz has been ruled out of the French Open 2026 and Rome Masters due to a wrist injury. The two-time defending champion has given priority to recovery. His removal will have a big impact on the ranking and competition of the tournament.
French Open: A big blow to the tennis world came when world number-2 and current defending champion Carlos Alcaraz withdrew his name from this year’s French Open. The 22-year-old Spanish star has not fully recovered from the wrist injury, due to which he has decided to withdraw not only from the French Open but also from the Rome Masters.
Wrist injury prevented comeback, decision taken on advice of medical team
Alcaraz suffered this injury during the Barcelona Open this month, when the pain in his wrist increased after winning the match against Otto Virtanen. After this he also withdrew his name from Madrid Masters. After continuous medical tests, it became clear that returning without being fully fit could be risky.
Alcaraz said on social media platform ‘X’ that his team and doctors have advised caution. He wrote that instead of making a hasty comeback, it is a wiser decision to return fully fit.
Withdraw from both Rome Masters and French Open
Alcaraz will also miss the Rome Masters due to injury, which has had a major impact on his clay court season. This decision is considered very important considering the current momentum of his career, because he was in excellent form this season.
Alcaraz was in great form, season was excellent
The 2026 season had been very successful so far for Alcaraz. He created history by winning the Australian Open at the beginning of the year and became the youngest player to complete a career Grand Slam.
His record this season is 22-3 and he also won a title in Doha. Last year, he proved his mettle by winning the French Open title, where he registered a historic victory by saving three championship points against Jannik Sinner in the final.
Will have a big impact on ranking
Alcaraz’s withdrawal from the French Open will also affect her world ranking. He lost the world number-1 position after his defeat in the Monte Carlo Masters final on 12 April.
Now, due to being out of the French Open, he will not be able to save even his defending champion points, which may lead to further decline in his ranking. This will make the race for the top position even more exciting.
Competition will increase between Sinner and Djokovic
In the absence of Alcaraz, the picture of the title match may change. Looking at the current form, the clash between Jannik Sinner and veteran player Novak Djokovic can be even more interesting.
The French Open is to start from May 18 and now it will be interesting to see who becomes the new champion this time on clay courts.
Eye on comeback, focus on rehab
Alcaraz will currently undergo a rehabilitation process under the supervision of the medical team. His team believes that making a comeback at the right time is the best option for his long career.
No fixed time has been given yet for his return, but fans are hopeful that this young star will be fully fit and make a comeback on the court once again.
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