Why Djokovic may need to skip Roland Garros after Alcaraz pulls out of Wimbledon

Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of Wimbledon as he continues to recover from an injury. The 21-year-old, who also missed the Queen’s tournament, posted a message on Instagram explaining his decision to withdraw from both events. “My recovery is going well, and I’m feeling much better, but unfortunately, I’m still not ready to compete,” Alcaraz said.

“We’ll keep working to come back as soon as possible! ” Alcaraz’s absence could have a big impact on the men’s draw. Djokovic will be looking to make the most of it as he chases another title.

Why Djokovic could skip Roland Garros and focus on Wimbledon Photo by Mark Avellino/Anadolu via Getty Images A lot of fans have already accepted that it’s unlikely Novak Djokovic will win another Grand Slam title when he’s up against Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. But with one of those two now missing, a lot of people would back him to get the job done. Alcaraz, who pulled out from the French Open and Queen’s because of a forearm injury, has now also been ruled out from Wimbledon.

And with his comeback expected at the Paris Olympics in July, this means that there is a major opportunity for Djokovic to close in on his 25th Grand Slam title. Some might see this as two chances for the Serb to take home another title, but things aren’t as simple as that. If Djokovic has any hopes of winning one of those tournaments, his age means he has to choose one over the other.