Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the French Open after scans confirmed a right wrist injury sustained at the Barcelona Open. The 22-year-old two-time champion had been favoured to win a third successive title in Paris but pulled out of the tournament following medical advice.
Alcaraz injured his wrist during his first-round victory over Otto Virtanen in Barcelona last week. He subsequently withdrew from that tournament and, after further tests, announced on social media that he would also miss the Rome Masters and Roland Garros. “This is a difficult time for me, but I am sure we will come out of it stronger,” he said.
The Spaniard’s injury problems have recurred despite a strong start to 2025, which included winning the Australian Open to become the youngest man to complete a career grand slam. He had previously been sidelined by a right forearm injury during the 2024 clay-court season and withdrew from last year’s Madrid Open with leg injuries.
World No 1 Jannik Sinner, who defeated Alcaraz in the Monte Carlo final, expressed support: “Tennis needs Carlos... I hope he’s going to come back and he will not have any further injuries.” Sinner himself extended his winning streak in Madrid with a three-set victory over Benjamin Bonzi.
Meanwhile, Cameron Norrie is the only British player remaining in the singles draws after beating Tomas Machac in Madrid. Katie Boulter lost to fifth seed Jessica Pegula.
