The countdown to French open has taken a worrying turn for fans of Carlos Alcaraz The defending champion has admitted there is now a genuine chance he could miss Roland Garros after hurting his wrist at the Barcelona Open At first, the injury did not seem like something that would keep him out for long.
But as the days have gone on, alcaraz has suggested the problem may be more serious than initially thought. That is obviously a major concern given how little time remains before the clay-court major begins. In a recent interview when asked about his interview and if he would be able to make it to the French Open Alcaraz said, “Well, we’ll see.
In the end, the seven tests are going to be crucial, so we’re trying to do everything in our power to make sure the test goes well. I’m trying to be very patient these days, but we’re doing well. We’re waiting a little while.
We have some tests coming up in a few days, and from there, we’ll see how the injury is and what the next steps are. For now, I’m trying to stay positive and keep my spirits up, even though these days are dragging on.”What Happened to Carlos Alcaraz’s Wrist? The clay season was supposed to be the time when Carlos Alcaraz really began building momentum, but instead there is now a lot of uncertainty around his fitness.
After hurting his wrist in Barcelona, alcaraz has decided not to risk playing at the Madrid Open. That means he will miss the event for a second straight year, which is especially frustrating given how much the tournament means to him as one of the biggest stops on the calendar in Spain. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates winning his match against Taylor Fritz.(c) Susan Mullane-Imagn ImagesThe concern is no longer just about Madrid either.
With the French Open coming up soon, there is now real doubt over whether he will have enough time to get back to full fitness before Paris. Feliciano López said wrist injuries can be tricky because there are so many tendons involved, and even a small issue can take longer than expected to settle down. For Alcaraz, the priority now is clearly recovery rather than trying to rush back too soon.
But if the injury continues to linger, there is a chance he could arrive at Roland Garros short on matches, or worse, not make it there at all. Related: Jannik Sinner Opens Up About His Alternate Career If tennis Never HappenedThis story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Apr 20, 2026, where it first appeared in the Tennis section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
