Carlos Alcaraz lost world number one spot to Jannik Sinner following the Monte Carlos Open and now misses Roland Garros.Published On 24 Apr 202624 Apr 2026Reigning two-time French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz has said he will not play at this year’s tournament as he recovers from a wrist injury.The Spaniard said on Friday that the call to shut down his clay season was made after he received the results of tests on his right wrist, also ruling him out of the Italian Open.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list“We have decided that the most prudent thing to do is to be cautious and not participate in Rome or Roland Garros,” Alcaraz said on social media.“This is a difficult time for me, but I’m sure we will come out of it stronger,” Alcaraz added, saying that he and his team would monitor his recovery before deciding when and where he would return.Alcaraz sustained the injury during the first round of the Barcelona Open last week, where he beat Otto Virtanen but subsequently pulled out of the tournament.The 22-year-old announced his withdrawal from the Madrid Masters on April 17, increasing concerns about whether he would be able to appear at the French Open.Alcaraz became the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam in January with his triumph at the Australian Open. He holds a 22-3 record this season and also won a title in Doha.Ranked second in the world, Alcaraz lost top spot following his defeat by Jannik Sinner in the Monte Carlo Masters final on April 12.The seven-time Grand Slam winner triumphed at Roland Garros in 2024 and 2025. He saved t …
