Carlos Alcaraz Withdraws from Wimbledon Due to Wrist Injury
Madrid (Spain) — Carlos Alcaraz has announced he will not defend his Wimbledon title this year, citing an ongoing wrist injury as the reason for his withdrawal from the tournament. The Spaniard, who won the prestigious title at the All England Club in both 2023 and 2024, shared this news via social media on Tuesday.
The injury, which affects his racquet hand, has been a concern since the Barcelona Open last month and has significantly impacted his season. Alcaraz, 22, has also withdrawn from the French Open, where he was the defending champion following consecutive victories in Paris.
In his social media post, Alcaraz stated, “My recovery is going well and I’m feeling much better, but unfortunately I’m still not ready to compete.” His absence from Wimbledon removes a key competitor from the event, where he solidified his status as a leading player by defeating Novak Djokovic in the last two finals. However, his latest appearance at Wimbledon ended with a loss in the final to Italy’s Jannik Sinner.
This setback arrives at a pivotal moment in men’s tennis, as Alcaraz had recently lost his world No. 1 ranking to Sinner, who has been in exceptional form, increasing his lead in the standings after capturing six consecutive Masters 1000 titles, including three in the past five weeks.
Despite the injury-related interruptions, Alcaraz started 2026 strongly by winning the Australian Open, making him the youngest male player to achieve titles at all four Grand Slam tournaments. He remarked on missing both Wimbledon and the warmup event at Queen’s Club in London, stating, “They are two truly special tournaments for me, and I will miss them a lot. We’ll keep working to come back as soon as possible!”
The rivalry between Alcaraz and Sinner is shaping the current landscape of men’s tennis, as the two athletes have secured the last nine Grand Slam titles between them, with Alcaraz claiming five. This rivalry highlights the transition into a new era of the sport following the legacies of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
