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Reigning two-time champ Carlos Alcaraz out of French Open due to wrist injury

Nbcwashington · · 307 words · By The Associated Press
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“Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz won’t attempt to defend his French Open title due to a right wrist injury.”
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Multiple web search results independently report that Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the French Open due to a right wrist injury, confirming he would not defend his title.
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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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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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“Alcaraz posted on X on Friday that neither would he play in the preceding Italian Open in Rome, where he also won last year.”
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At least two web search results cite Alcaraz stating on X that he would miss both Rome (Italian Open) and Roland Garros due to injury/tests.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Casper Ruud (Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈkɑ̀spər ˈrʉːd]; born 22 December 1998) is a Norwegian professional tennis player. He has been ranked as high as world No. 2 in men's singles by the Association …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casper_Ruud
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Alexander "Sascha" Zverev (German pronunciation: [alɛkˈsandɐ ˈzaʃa ˈtsfeːʁɛf]; born 20 April 1997) is a German professional tennis player and the current world No. 3. He has been ranked as high as wor…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Robin Bo Carl Söderling (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈrɔ̌bːɪn ˈsø̌ːdɛɭɪŋ]; born 14 August 1984) is a Swedish former professional tennis player. He was ranked world No. 4 in men's singles by the Associatio…
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“No. 2-ranked Alcaraz was injured at the Barcelona Open this month during his first-round win and withdrew the day after.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Alcaraz withdrew from the Barcelona Open due to a right wrist injury sustained during his first-round win.
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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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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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“He pulled out of this week's Madrid Open and attended the Laureus World Sports Awards in the Spanish capital on Monday with his wrist immobilized.”
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Multiple web search results independently state that Alcaraz pulled out of the Madrid Open and attended the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid on Monday with his wrist immobilized.
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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 — 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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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Novak Djokovic (born 22 May 1987) is a Serbian professional tennis player. Djokovic has been ranked as the world No. 1 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for a record 42…
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“Alcaraz was named world sportsman of the year at the gala.”
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Two cross-reference sources report that Alcaraz was named World Sportsman of the Year at the Laureus World Sports Awards.
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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 — 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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“Alcaraz confirmed he was a no-go for Paris after undergoing more medical tests on Friday.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Alcaraz confirmed he would not play in Paris (French Open) after undergoing medical tests on Friday.
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web search NEUTRAL — Alcaraz was named world sportsman of the year at the gala. Alcaraz confirmed he was a no-go for Paris after undergoing more medical tests on Friday.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/tennis/reigning-two-time-ch…
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web search NEUTRAL — Two-time defending French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz won't be able to play at Roland Garros this year due to injury. Here's an update on his status:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/tennis/2026/04/24/carl…
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web search NEUTRAL — Alcaraz was named world sportsman of the year at the gala. Alcaraz confirmed he was a no-go for Paris after undergoing more medical tests on Friday.
https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/48581261/alcaraz-defe…
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“"After the results of the tests carried out today, we have decided that the most prudent thing is to be cautious and not participate in Rome and Roland Garros," he wrote on X.”
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Multiple web search results quote Alcaraz stating on X that after medical tests, he decided not to participate in Rome and Roland Garros.
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web search NEUTRAL — Carlos Alcaraz says he won’t defend his French Open title due to wrist injury.“After the results of the tests carried out today, we have decided that the most prudent thing is to be cautious and not p…
https://edition.cnn.com/2026/04/24/sport/carlos-alcaraz-out-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Carlos Alcaraz announced Friday that due to injury he will miss both Rome and Roland Garros. The World No. 2 explained his decision was based off of tests and that he believes he will come out of the …
https://www.atptour.com/en/news/alcaraz-rome-roland-garros-2…
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web search NEUTRAL — He faced Carlos Alcaraz in the finals of each of the remaining majors, including a five-set loss at the French Open, and won his fourth major title at Wimbledon. He ended the season by winning his sec…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jannik_Sinner
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“Alcaraz started the year in sensational form, beating Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final.”
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Multiple web search results report that Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final.
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web search NEUTRAL — Australian Open final: Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic for career Grand Slam - The Athletic. 18 hours ago.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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web search NEUTRAL — Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 to win the Australian Open men’s singles, becoming the youngest male to claim a career grand slam.Carlos Alcaraz was a phantom for the first 4…
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/feb/01/tennis-austral…
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web search NEUTRAL — SummaryAustralian Open men's final - listen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary (UK only)Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic 2-6 6-2 6-3 7-5 to make history
https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/live/c620ypdegzgt
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“That made him the youngest man ever to win all four major titles in tennis.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that winning the Australian Open final made Alcaraz the youngest man ever to win all four major titles in tennis.
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web search NEUTRAL — Alcaraz has won 26 ATP Tour–level singles titles, including seven majors and eight ATP 1000 titles. He is the youngest man to complete a Career Grand Slam in singles.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Alcaraz
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web search NEUTRAL — Carlos Alcaraz, 22, is the youngest man ever to win all four of the major titles in tennis after beating Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final.
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/tennis/carlos-alcaraz…
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web search NEUTRAL — Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reacts during the men's singles final match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia on Sunday.At 22 years and 272 da…
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/01/nx-s1-5695713/alcaraz-beats-d…
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“He has won only one title since — at Doha in February — and will be without a title in the major clay-court events.”
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“He lost the Monte Carlo final to Jannik Sinner at the start of this month and surrendered the No. 1 ranking to his Italian rival.”
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“Last year, Alcaraz beat Sinner in the finals of the Italian Open and French Open, where he saved three match points in an epic match.”
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“Alcaraz then lost the Wimbledon final to Sinner before beating him again in the U.S. Open final.”
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“The Italian Open starts on May 6.”
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“The French Open does so on May 18.”
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