Coco Gauff shares message for Carlos Alcaraz following his French Open withdrawal

Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning French Open champion and world number two, announced his withdrawal from the 2026 French Open while players were competing at the Madrid Open. Coco Gauff, after winning her second-round match in Madrid, posted a supportive message on Alcaraz's Instagram. Coach Patrick Mouratoglou also commented, calling it 'extremely sad news, but wise decision,' adding that 'a career is long.'