Why is Carlos Alcaraz not playing French Open? Latest injury updates for tennis star
Reigning French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz will miss the 2026 edition due to an injury.
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Reigning French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz will not be present at Roland Garros this year to defend his title. Last year, Alcaraz had survived match points before defeating arch-rival Jannik Sinner 4–6, 6–7(4), 6–4, 7–6 (3), 7–6 (10-2) in an epic final that lasted five hours and 29 minutes. MORE: Sinner vs.
Alcaraz at the majors: Inside the numbers of tennis' great modern rivalry In January this year, the Spaniard won the Australian Open to become the youngest man to claim a career Grand Slam. However, the season has not gone according to plan since then for the 23-year-old. As the French Open 2026 draw took place in Paris on Thursday, the biggest name missing from the roster was that of two-time defending champion Alcaraz.
Why is Carlos Alcaraz not playing French Open? Carlos Alcaraz has been forced out of the French Open due to a wrist injury. He picked up the injury in the first round at ATP 500 Barcelona Open.