Agassi asks Alcaraz to provide a medical update: "It would be really useful if he explains the nature of his injury"

Andrés Tomás Rico | 10 Jun 2026 | 20.53

Agassi asks Alcaraz for a medical report: "It would be really useful if he explained the nature of his injury." Photo: Gettyimages

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Andre Agassi has experienced a lot in tennis and in life in general to never hide what he thinks. The Las Vegas native recently criticized Jannik Sinner after his collapse in the second round of Roland Garros, and his latest shot has been aimed at Carlos Alcaraz. Despite always praising the Spaniard, the 8-time Grand Slam champion is concerned that, two months after Alcaraz's wrist injury, there is still no official diagnosis of a physical setback that has kept him out of Roland Garros and Wimbledon.

This was clear from the American in the podcast The Big T, where he expressed his concern about Alcaraz's wrist condition, which made him retire during his debut at the Conde de Godó: "It would be really helpful if he or someone from his team clearly explained the exact nature of his injury, because at this point, we can only speculate."

Andre Agassi calls for more clarity and communication regarding Carlos Alcaraz's wrist

Information about the Spaniard's discomfort has been coming out very slowly, all through statements from the player on his social media. Initially, he confirmed in Barcelona that he was withdrawing from the tournament and that he would do everything possible to return soon. Then he followed it with his withdrawal from the Mutua Madrid Open, and right in the midst of the tournament's celebration at La Caja Mágica, he dropped the bombshell: he would not play in Rome or at Roland Garros. Just a few days before the start of the Parisian Grand Slam, he provided the latest update: no Queen’s or Wimbledon.

However, through all these posts, there has been no specification of his wrist condition. He and his team remain silent, something that Agassi does not understand. "If it's a form of tendonitis, is it a specific inflammation like dorsal capsulitis or a problem like carpal tunnel syndrome? What exactly are we talking about, and what are the treatment options? I don't know precisely what he has."

Nevertheless, the former world number one believes that Alcaraz's and his team's conservative approach, despite the cost of missing two Grand Slams, has been a good decision: "If he only needs to manage pain or inflammation and opts for conservative treatment before considering surgery, then it is a smart decision, even if it means missing some Grand Slam tournaments."

My recovery is progressing well, and I feel much better, but unfortunately, I'm still not ready to play, so I have to withdraw from the grass court season at Queen’s and Wimbledon. These are two very special tournaments for me, and I will miss them a lot. Continue... pic.twitter.com/6IL0APkv5G
— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) May 19, 2026

However, he warned about the threat of a possible serious injury: "If the situation is more severe and requires more complex interventions, the right decisions must be made with great caution and by surrounding oneself with the best specialists. It's essential to give the injury time to heal properly because he still has many years of his career ahead."

Despite Alcaraz's current situation and the uncertainty of his return, Agassi also sees a positive side to this scenario: "I think this trial could make someone who deeply loves tennis and is always hungry for the game even more grateful to be able to return to the circuit."

As he concludes, expressing his desire to see an even more dominant and refined version of the Spanish player upon his return: "We could see a Carlos Alcaraz even more determined and aggressive upon his return, provided he solves his only real issue at the moment."

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