Alcaraz injury woes deepen, former champion out of Wimbledon
Carlos Alcaraz has announced that he will miss Wimbledon and the entire grass-court season due to a wrist injury. The world number two has not competed since withdrawing from the Barcelona Open last month. He aims to return for the US hardcourt season once fully recovered.
- ▪Carlos Alcaraz is withdrawing from Wimbledon due to a right wrist injury.
- ▪He has not played since the Barcelona Open and is focusing on recovery.
- ▪Alcaraz's absence is a significant blow to fans and broadcasters, especially in light of his rivalry with Jannik Sinner.
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Carlos Alcaraz rules himself out of Wimbledon, entire grass-court swing, with wrist injuryTopic:TennisWed 20 May 2026 at 3:54pmWed 20 May 2026 at 3:54pmWed 20 May 2026 at 3:54pmCarlos Alcaraz is not ready to take to the court yet, aiming to return for the US hardcourt season. (Getty Images: Quality Sport Images/Alvaro Medranda)In short:Carlos Alcaraz says he is still not ready to compete with his injured wrist and will miss the grass court swing.Alcaraz has not competed since the first round of the Barcelona Open last month.What's next?The French Open gets underway on Sunday, May 24, with Wimbledon starting on June 29.abc.net.au/news/carlos-alcaraz-out-of-wimbledon-with-wrist-injury/106702652Link copiedShareShare articleWorld number two Carlos Alcaraz will skip Wimbledon as he recovers…
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