Carlos Alcaraz could miss Roland Garros for the first time in a long while. The reason revealed

The tennis world is holding its breath in anticipation of troubling news.

Details: World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz has admitted that he might not take to the courts in Paris this year. For the 22-year-old Spaniard, this would be an unprecedented event—since making his Roland Garros debut in 2021, he hasn’t missed a single tournament, claiming the title twice (in 2024 and 2025).

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The possible reason for Alcaraz's withdrawal is a serious wrist injury. The Spaniard was already forced to pull out of the ATP 500 event in Barcelona and has confirmed he’ll also miss the Madrid Masters. Showing remarkable maturity for his age, Alcaraz is fully aware of the risks of rushing his recovery.

"There’s a very long career and many years of top-level tennis ahead. If I try to rush my preparation for Roland Garros, it could seriously affect my future performances. We’ll wait for the results of the medical examination and decide based on that," Carlos commented on the situation.

Should Alcaraz decide to skip the French Open, it would be a heavy blow to the tournament and bring an end to his impressive streak of 12 consecutive Grand Slam appearances.

Reminder: The ATP has updated the tennis rankings.