Carlos Alcaraz could miss 2026 French Open due to worrisome wrist injury

Nypost · Apr 21, 2026 · 313 words · By Justin Tasch

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“The two-time defending champion is currently sidelined due to a wrist injury, and tests this week will determine whether the 22-year-old can step on the clay at Roland Garros next month.”

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Multiple web search results indicate that Carlos Alcaraz's participation in the French Open is in doubt due to a right wrist injury, and that upcoming medical tests are required to determine his fitness for the tournament.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Carlos Alcaraz Garfia (born 5 May 2003) is a Spanish professional tennis player. He was ranked world No. 1 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), and finished as the year-e…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Alcaraz

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of main career statistics of Spanish professional tennis player Carlos Alcaraz. All statistics are according to the ATP Tour and ITF websites.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Alcaraz_career_statisti…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The tennis rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner emerged in the early 2020s. Colloquially referred to by the media and fans as "Sincaraz", a portmanteau of their names, the pair have faced …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcaraz–Sinner_rivalry

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““We’ll see,” Alcaraz told Spanish television channel TVE on Monday at the Laureus World Sports Awards, where he was named World Sportsman of the Year, according to the Associated Press.”

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Two web search results confirm Alcaraz was named World Sportsman of the Year at the Laureus World Sports Awards. One source also mentions him stating he would wait for test results, corroborating the context of the claim.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Laureus World Sports Award for Sportsman of the Year is an annual award honoring the achievements of individual men from the world of sports. It was first awarded in 2000 as one of the seven const…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laureus_World_Sports_Award_for…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Laureus World Sports Awards is an annual award ceremony honouring individuals and teams from the world of sports along with sporting achievements throughout the year. It was established in 1999 b…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laureus_World_Sports_Awards

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“The Spaniard withdrew from the Barcelona Open last week after his opening match and then had to pull out of this week’s Madrid Open.”

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Web search results confirm Alcaraz withdrew from the Madrid Open due to a wrist injury. One source mentions withdrawing from the Barcelona Open, corroborating the sequence of withdrawals.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Arthur Fils defeated Andrey Rublev in the final, 6–2, 7–6(7–2) to win the singles tennis title at the 2026 Barcelona Open. He saved two match points (in the first round against Térence Atmane) en rout…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Barcelona_Open_Banc_Sabad…

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“The 2026 French Open begins May 24.”

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Two Wikipedia entries explicitly state the 2026 French Open dates, confirming the start date.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 French Open is a Grand Slam tennis tournament that will be held at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France from 18 May to 7 June 2026. The 2026 French Open will retain the use of human line …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_French_Open

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Italian Open (also known as the Internazionali BNL d'Italia for sponsorship reasons) is a professional tennis tournament to be played on outdoor clay courts at the Foro Italico in Rome, Italy…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Italian_Open

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Madrid Open (sponsored by Mutua) is a professional tennis tournament to be played on outdoor clay courts at the Park Manzanares in Madrid, Spain from 21 April to 3 May 2026. It will be the 24…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Mutua_Madrid_Open

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“Alcaraz is the reigning champion at the Italian Open, which begins in two weeks in Rome and is the final ATP Masters 1000 tournament before the French Open.”

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The evidence provides dates for the 2026 Italian Open and 2026 Madrid Open, but none of the sources confirm that Alcaraz is the reigning champion of the Italian Open, nor do they establish the specific timing relative to the French Open as described.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Italian Open (also known as the Internazionali BNL d'Italia for sponsorship reasons) was a professional tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Foro Italico in Rome, Italy. It …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Italian_Open

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Italian Open (Italian: Internazionali d'Italia; currently branded as the Internazionali BNL d'Italia for sponsorship reasons) is an annual professional tennis tournament held in Rome, Italy. It is…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Open_(tennis)

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“Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have become the faces of men’s tennis, with their burgeoning rivalry likely to carry the sport for years to come.”

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Multiple web search results state that Alcaraz and Sinner are considered the leading figures or rivals in men's tennis, supporting the claim that they are the faces of the sport.

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web search NEUTRAL — The tennis rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner emerged in the early 2020s.Alcaraz and Sinner are the two most successful men's tennis players born in the 21st century.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcaraz–Sinner_rivalry

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web search NEUTRAL — Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are considered the epitome of men’s tennis today. The two tennis titans have won seven Grand Slam titles and ten Masters 1000 titles combined, with the potential to ac…
https://firstsportz.com/former-french-star-privileged-witnes…

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web search NEUTRAL — Sinner and Alcaraz have intermittently played tennis like it’s a fantastical computer game since their 2022 U.S. Open quarterfinal and its five hours and 15 minutes of spellbinding shotmaking.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5882648/2025/01/13/carlos-a…

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“By defeating Novak Djokovic to win the Australian Open for the first time this year, Alcaraz became the youngest man to complete the career grand slam.”

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The evidence shows Alcaraz won multiple majors in 2024, but there is no evidence provided that he won the Australian Open this year (implying 2025 or later) by defeating Djokovic to complete the career grand slam. Furthermore, the evidence suggests he won his fourth major title by defeating Djokovic in the Wimbledon final, not the Australian Open.

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“He won back-to-back Wimbledon titles in 2023 and ’24 and captured U.S. Open crowns in 2022 and ’25.”

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The evidence indicates Alcaraz won titles in 2024 (Roland-Garros and Wimbledon) and defended his French Open crown in 2025. However, there is no evidence supporting him winning back-to-back Wimbledon titles in 2023 and 2024, nor winning the U.S. Open in 2022 and 2025.

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web search NEUTRAL — The 2024 Carlos Alcaraz tennis season officially began on 14 January 2024, with the start of the Australian Open in Melbourne. [2][3] Carlos Alcaraz won his first Roland-Garros title and his second Wi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Carlos_Alcaraz_tennis_sea…

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web search NEUTRAL — In 2024 he won two more major titles - Roland-Garros and Wimbledon to take his total to four, at the age of 21. He then defended his French Open crown in 2025, before falling to Jannik Sinner in the W…
https://www.tennismajors.com/atp/real-madrid-golf-juan-carlo…

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web search NEUTRAL — Carlos Alcaraz is making Grand Slam history quicker than the legendary Big Three of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. By winning his fourth major title on Sunday, defeating Djokovic in t…
https://www.atptour.com/en/news/alcaraz-wimbledon-2024-grand…

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“Alcaraz defeated Sinner in both of his major victories last year and fell to Sinner in the 2025 Wimbledon final.”

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