Carlos Alcaraz told reason behind major setback as decisions questioned
Carlos Alcaraz crashed out of the Miami Open in a shock defeat to Sebastian Korda and former British number one Greg Rusedski offered some tips.
www.express.co.ukI can summarize the latest publicly reported news on Carlos Alcaraz up to now.
Core update
- Carlos Alcaraz has been dealing with a right wrist injury that affected his clay-court season, including withdrawals from Barcelona, Madrid, and Rome in 2026, and raised doubts about his participation in Roland Garros and the grass-season events. This injury situation has also influenced his ability to defend titles and his ranking race.[2][3][6]
Recent developments to watch
- There were reports in spring 2026 that he would not compete at Roland Garros due to the wrist issue, with some outlets noting continued recovery and a cautious return timeline.[1][2]
- By May 2026, coverage suggested ongoing recovery and uncertainty about Wimbledon participation, with several outlets noting his absence from upcoming grass events and a focus on rehabilitation.[3][8]
Context and implications
- The wrist injury has had implications for his calendar, potentially affecting his ranking points and opening opportunities for rivals while he works toward full recovery.[1][2]
- Public commentary around this period also discussed the impact on clay-season momentum, given his recent success on clay and as a two-time Roland Garros champion; the injury interrupted that trajectory.[2][1]
What I can provide next
- If you’d like, I can assemble a concise timeline of Alcaraz’s 2026 injury timeline, include key tournament withdrawals, and summarize official statements from his team.
- I can also pull a quick, cited chart (e.g., wrist-injury timeline vs. tournament participation) if you want a visual quick-reference.