Carlos Alcaraz is following Roland Garros remotely this week while continuing to recover from a wrist injury that has sidelined him since April, according to Tennisuptodate.com. The Spanish player is unable to defend his 2025 title at the French Open and has remained absent throughout the clay season and into the grass-court swing.
When did Alcaraz's injury occur?
Alcaraz's last competitive match was at the Barcelona Open (Conde de Godó), where he defeated Otto Virtanen in the opening round before withdrawing prior to his second-round match against Tomáš Macháč due to the wrist issue. That withdrawal cascaded into absences from Madrid, Rome, and now Roland Garros.
Has Alcaraz ruled out other tournaments?
He has confirmed he will not compete at Wimbledon, where he was champion in 2023 and 2024 and reached the final in 2025. The decision removes him from a surface where he had established recent dominance on the ATP Tour.
What has Alcaraz said about his absence?
Alcaraz made his first detailed public appearance since the injury layoff at the Princesa de Girona "Congrefest" in Murcia on Tuesday, an event attended by Spain's King Felipe VI. He described watching Roland Garros from home as emotionally complex, combining frustration with acceptance of circumstance. The separation from competition has affected his daily competitive rhythm, which is normally structured around tournament preparation. No confirmed return date has been announced.
Sources
- Tennisuptodate.com: "Something beautiful awaits me when I return": Carlos Alcaraz makes public appearance amid Roland Garros absence. Published 2026-05-26.
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