Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz pulls out of French Open 2026 with right wrist injury

Carlos Alcaraz, the 22-year-old world No. 2 Spanish tennis player, has withdrawn from the 2026 French Open at Roland-Garros due to a lingering right wrist injury, confirmed on 24 April. Tests showed he would not recover in time, also forcing him to miss the Italian Open in Rome. Alcaraz was the defending champion, having won back-to-back French Open titles in 2024 and 2025, including a dramatic five-set victory over Jannik Sinner in 2025.