Carlos Alcaraz has announced that he has been forced to pull out of this year's Wimbledon due to a wrist injury. The 23-year-old Spaniard, who claimed the Wimbledon title in both 2023 and 2024, has been out of action after suffering the injury during his Barcelona Open first-round victory over Otto Virtanen last month.
The injury also forced Alcaraz to withdraw from the French Open, where he was the reigning champion and a two-time winner. Currently ranked number two in the world, Alcaraz shared a brief statement on his social media pages, expressing his disappointment and his determination to return to the court as soon as possible.
In his statement, Alcaraz wrote: 'My recovery is going well and I feel much better, but unfortunately I'm still not ready to be able to play, and that's why I have to withdraw from the grass-court season at Queen's and Wimbledon. They are two really special tournaments for me and I'll miss them a lot. We keep working to return as soon as possible!'
The announcement comes as a significant blow to the grass-court season, with Alcaraz being one of the most anticipated players at Wimbledon. His absence opens up opportunities for other top contenders, including Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner, who will be vying for the title.
Alcaraz's withdrawal also means he will miss the Queen's Club Championships, a traditional warm-up event for Wimbledon. Fans and analysts alike will be watching his recovery closely, hoping to see him back in action for the US Open later this year.
In related news, Andy Murray has been working with Jack Draper at Wimbledon after making a return to coaching. The tennis world continues to evolve as players adapt to injuries and new partnerships.
