Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from French Open as wrist injury ends hopes of Roland Garros title defence

Defending French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from Roland Garros due to a wrist injury, as announced by the world No. 2 on Friday via social media. The seven-time Grand Slam champion also confirmed he will miss the Rome tournament while awaiting further assessment on his recovery. Alcaraz stated that medical tests led him and his team to take the cautious decision to sit out both events.