This is the plan that Alcaraz will follow to try to recover his wrist

Jose Morón | 20 Apr 2026 | 15.42

This is the plan that Alcaraz will follow to try to recover his wrist. Photo: Getty

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When we saw Carlos Alcaraz with his wrist bandaged giving the press conference in Barcelona announcing his withdrawal, we feared the worst. His image at a Madrid restaurant today has raised alarms for many. Carlos' plan is to be able to reach Roland Garros.

The situation is concerning, that's for sure. Having missed the Madrid tournament, Alcaraz and his team's goal is to be ready for the Rome tournament, where he would debut in just 18 or 19 days, or alternatively, for Roland Garros, starting in 34 days. Will he make it? That is the current doubt on everyone's mind.

In the image shared by the restaurant where Carlos ate today, the tennis player can be seen with an immobilizing splint on his wrist. Although this image reminds many of past injuries of great tennis players who also went through this and ended up being out of the game for several months, the truth is that everything is part of a plan set by the team, consisting of multiple stages to assess the situation at each moment.

Alcaraz's Plan to Treat His Wrist Injury

Immobilization of the Right Wrist

The splint that he has been seen wearing must be worn all day. This minimizes joint movement, preventing any unusual gestures that could worsen the condition. The aim is to reduce tendon inflammation and alleviate pain. This splint does not entail any surgery or the like; rather, it is a preventative measure to care for the affected area.

Rehabilitative Treatment

Together with his physiotherapist, Juanjo Moreno, Carlos will undergo manual work on the affected area. The physiotherapist will provide joint mobility to prevent muscle loss due to immobility over the days. Through manual treatment, they can assess the pain level and whether it is improving with contact.

Medication

Anti-inflammatory medications will help reduce the inflammation in the area and alleviate any wrist pain Alcaraz may experience.

Meeting Deadlines

Within this injury, they set specific timelines. By the deadline, they assess whether there is pain during manual treatment and if they can progress to lightly hitting the ball with a racket in hand. If there's pain, a new deadline is set to evaluate the situation then.

Considering Rome, the initial deadline could be next week, planning to train on the court a week before the tournament. If this first deadline isn't met, the decision would be made not to play in Rome and focus on Roland Garros, where the timeframe is slightly longer.

The moment of greatest tension is the first training session. Carlos will start by gently hitting the ball, gradually increasing the intensity to test how much pressure he can apply when lifting the ball and putting strain on the wrist.

Back in 2024, when he injured the same area, Alcaraz admitted that in his initial matches in Madrid, he played cautiously, fearing further damage. When he felt discomfort again, they decided to pause for two more weeks and skip Rome to prepare fully for Roland Garros.

Thus, it is crucial not to take risks or skip deadlines, as a setback or major injury would require a much longer break than currently considered, potentially several weeks. Hence, the importance of executing everything meticulously.

To better understand the current situation and Carlos Alcaraz's plan with what happened and what is seen in this photo.

-Immobilization of the joint

With that splint, which should be worn all day, the area is immobilized to avoid gestures or… https://t.co/VcwzI2MZnd
— José Morón (@jmgmoron) April 20, 2026