Carlos Alcaraz gives fresh injury update ahead of French Open title defence

21 Apr 2026 • 4:19 PM MYT
The Independent
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Carlos Alcaraz gives fresh injury update ahead of French Open title defence

  • Carlos Alcaraz told Spanish TV channel TVE on Monday that he is awaiting “crucial” test results on a wrist injury before deciding on his participation in the French Open next month.
  • The seven-time Grand Slam champion sustained the injury at the Barcelona Open, leading to his withdrawal from the tournament.
  • Scans revealed the injury was more serious than initially thought, causing him to miss the Madrid Open.
  • This marks the second consecutive year Alcaraz has been forced to miss his home tournament in the Spanish capital.
  • The 22-year-old, who recently lost his world number one ranking, stated he needs to "listen to my body" to prevent further damage.

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