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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

Carlos Alcaraz pulls out of French Open title defence due to wrist injury

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  • Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the French Open because of a right wrist injury.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  • Alcaraz has also withdrawn from the Rome Masters and will miss Roland Garros.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.