Carlos Alcaraz to miss French Open 2026: Inside the wrist injury that ended the defending champion’s Roland Garros dream

In a disappointing turn of events, young tennis prodigy Carlos Alcaraz has had to pull out of the 2026 French Open owing to a troubling right wrist injury. The condition deteriorated during his play at the Barcelona Open, meaning he will miss the entire clay season and his chance at a third straight Roland Garros title.

Carlos Alcaraz to miss French Open 2026: Inside the wrist injury that ended the defending champion’s Roland Garros dream
In a disappointing turn of events, young tennis prodigy Carlos Alcaraz has had to pull out of the 2026 French Open owing to a troubling right wrist injury. The condition deteriorated during his play at the Barcelona Open, meaning he will miss the entire clay season and his chance at a third straight Roland Garros title.