Roland-Garros: defending champion Carlos Alcaraz forced to withdraw

Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Roland-Garros due to a right wrist injury, ending weeks of speculation. | Contesto: cronaca

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Carlos Alcaraz, the two-time defending champion at Roland-Garros, has officially withdrawn from this year's tournament, citing a persistent injury to his right wrist. The announcement ends weeks of uncertainty surrounding the Spanish star's participation, following his defeat in the Monte Carlo final against Jannik Sinner and his subsequent withdrawal from the Rome Masters 1000. Alcaraz's decision leaves a significant void in the men's draw, as he was widely considered one of the top contenders for the title on the Parisian clay courts. The injury, which Alcaraz has been managing since early in the European clay-court season, ultimately proved too severe to allow him to compete at the highest level. After losing to Sinner in the Monte Carlo final last month, Alcaraz pulled out of the Rome Masters 1000, raising immediate questions about his fitness for Roland-Garros. The 21-year-old underwent medical evaluations and attempted to train in the days leading up to the tournament, but his team confirmed that the risk of further damage was too great to proceed. Alcaraz's absence reshapes the landscape of the men's singles competition at Roland-Garros. He had established himself as a dominant force on clay, winning the French Open title in both 2023 and 2024, and was chasing a third consecutive championship. His powerful baseline game and exceptional movement made him a favorite on the slow red dirt, and his withdrawal opens the door for other top players, including world number one Jannik Sinner and 14-time champion Rafael Nadal, should he be fit to compete. The timing of the withdrawal is particularly notable given Alcaraz's recent rivalry with Sinner. Their Monte Carlo final was a high-intensity match that showcased the depth of talent in men's tennis, but it also appeared to exacerbate Alcaraz's wrist problem. Since then, Alcaraz has not played a competitive match, and his decision to skip Roland-Garros suggests that the injury requires more than just rest to heal properly. Medical experts have noted that wrist injuries in tennis can be tricky, especially for players who generate significant topspin and power from that arm. For fans and organizers alike, Alcaraz's...

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