Coco Gauff’s former coach backs Carlos Alcaraz after huge Wimbledon setback
Carlos Alcaraz won’t be playing at this year’s Wimbledon after picking up an injury. Last year’s runner-up, who has also won the event twice, has decided to pull out of the tournament before play gets underway.
Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Carlos Alcaraz won’t be playing at this year’s Wimbledon after picking up an injury. Last year’s runner-up, who has also won the event twice, has decided to pull out of the tournament before play gets underway. Reacting to the news, Coco Gauff’s former coach, Brad Gilbert, shared his thoughts.
Brad Gilbert backs Carlos Alcaraz’s decision to skip Wimbledon and grass season Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Gilbert shared his view on X, formerly Twitter. “Massive bummer news on escape from [Carlos] Alcaraz pulling out of grass court swing,” he said. “Hopefully he will be back this summer, way better at his age to not rush back and be 100% when ready to go.
” The 21-year-old picked up a wrist injury in his last appearance against Otto Virtanen in Barcelona 35 days ago. He then pulled out of the Barcelona Open, which led to criticism from some Spanish fans who accused him of putting other tournaments ahead of his home event. But fellow Spaniard Alex Corretja defended him at the time, and has since issued another message supporting the world No.
3. Alex Corretja responds to fans criticising Carlos Alcaraz Corretja began by posting a supportive message on X. “The wait is getting long, heavy, and very sad.