Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon due to wrist injury
Consensus Summary
Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from Wimbledon 2026 and the Queen’s grass-court swing due to a persistent right wrist injury that also forced his absence from the French Open. The injury, first noticed during the Barcelona Open in April 2026, has sidelined the reigning Roland Garros champion and two-time Wimbledon winner. Alcaraz, who aims to return for the US hardcourt season, emphasized in a social media statement that his recovery is progressing but not yet complete. His absence leaves Jannik Sinner, the world No. 1 with a 29-match win streak, as the overwhelming favorite to defend his Wimbledon title. Both sources confirm Alcaraz’s statement about prioritizing a full recovery, though ABC notes he attended the Laureus Awards with a cast and reiterated his long-term career focus. The injury’s severity and timeline align across reports, though ABC provides additional context about his career achievements and Laureus appearance.
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Key details reported by multiple sources:
- Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from Wimbledon 2026 due to a right wrist injury
- Alcaraz last competed in the first round of the Barcelona Open on April 2026 (exact date not specified but both mention April withdrawal)
- Alcaraz also withdrew from the 2026 French Open (starting May 24, 2026) due to the same injury
- Alcaraz is the reigning champion at Roland Garros (2025) and a two-time Wimbledon champion (2023, 2024)
- Alcaraz’s statement on social media (X) reads: 'My recovery is going well and I’m feeling much better, but unfortunately I’m still not ready to compete, which is why I have to withdraw from the grass-court swing at Queen’s and Wimbledon.'
- Wimbledon 2026 begins on June 29, 2026
- Jannik Sinner is the world No. 1 and prohibitive favorite for Roland Garros and Wimbledon in Alcaraz’s absence
- Alcaraz aims to return for the US hardcourt season (post-Wimbledon)
Points of Difference
Details reported by only one source:
- Alcaraz’s wrist injury is expected to keep him out for at least three months during the most significant part of the tennis season.
- Sinner won his sixth consecutive Masters 1000 title at the Italian Open (May 2026) and has a 29-match winning streak.
- Alcaraz reached the Wimbledon final in 2025, losing to Sinner in four sets.
- Tennis players face chronic wrist injury risks due to constant strain from strokes.
- Alcaraz attended the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards with a cast on his injured wrist.
- Alcaraz stated at the Laureus Awards: 'I'd rather come back a little later and with a full recovery. I need to take care of myself because I want to have a long career.'
- Alcaraz is a seven-time Grand Slam champion (note: Guardian does not mention this specific number).
- Alcaraz became the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam in 2026 by winning the Australian Open.
Contradictions
Conflicting information between sources:
- The Guardian states Alcaraz withdrew from the 'rest of the clay-court season,' while ABC does not explicitly mention this broader withdrawal beyond the French Open.
Source Articles
Carlos Alcaraz ruled out of Wimbledon as recovery from wrist injury goes on
‘Unfortunately I’m still not ready to compete’ Spaniard had already pulled out of the French Open Carlos Alcaraz has been forced to withdraw from Wimbledon as he continues his recovery from the wrist injury that will force him out of action for at least three months during the most significant part of the tennis season. Alcaraz has not competed since withdrawing from his second-round match at the Barcelona Open last month after feeling pain in his right wrist in his opening match of the tourname
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