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Carlos Alcaraz pulls out of French Open title defence due to wrist injury
Alcaraz suffered injury in Barcelona Open first round
TL;DR
- Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the French Open because of a right wrist injury.
- The injury occurred during his first-round match at the Barcelona Open.
- Alcaraz has also withdrawn from the Rome Masters and will miss Roland Garros.
- This is the latest in a series of injuries that have impacted Alcaraz's clay-court seasons.
- His absence is considered a significant blow to men's tennis, dominated recently by Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
- Alcaraz's ability to compete in Wimbledon and the grass-court season remains uncertain.