‘To be cautious and not participate in Rome or Roland-Garros’
Hampered by a right wrist injury sustained in recent weeks, the Murcia native chose not to take any further risks. A few days ago, during the Laureus World Sports Awards, the world No.1 had already casted doubt over his participation in the season’s second Grand Slam. That uncertainty was fully confirmed on Friday.
“After the results of the tests carried out today, we have decided that the most prudent thing to do is to be cautious and not participate in Rome or Roland Garros as we wait to evaluate the progress so we can decide when to return to the court. This is a difficult time for me, but I am sure we will come out of it stronger,” he wrote on his social media accounts.
Winner of an epic final against Jannik Sinner last June after saving three match points, Alcaraz will miss the Parisian tournament for the first time since 2021.