McEnroe feels the absence of Alcaraz: "He is the best representative of our sport"

Carlos Navarro | 12 Jun 2026 | 12.33

McEnroe commented on Alcaraz's absence. Source: Getty

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We are now almost two months without seeing Carlos Alcaraz on the ATP circuit... and we feel like something is missing. The world number two continues the recovery process on his right wrist in Murcia while a good portion of tennis fans eagerly await his return to the courts. However, the Murcian has no rush for his return, which is postponed, at least, until the arrival of the North American hard-court tour in August.

Regardless of whether we will see Carlitos in Canada or not, what is certain is that this year's Wimbledon will be the first edition where he will not be present since his debut back in 2021. That year, an inspired Daniil Medvedev defeated a young Alcaraz who evolved to become a double champion and a cornerstone of the tournament where he could have snatched the crown from Novak Djokovic. Not seeing Carlos, who aimed to reclaim his title after the defeat against Jannik Sinner in last year's final, feels strange... even the legendary John McEnroe 'calls out' for his return to the circuit.

McEnroe expresses his sadness and disappointment for not being able to count on Alcaraz

It was the American who recently analyzed Carlos's current situation and the consequences of his injury on the circuit. He did so on Greg Rusedski's podcast, Off Court, and was quite clear about it, stating that when he found out that Carlitos would not be participating in the third Grand Slam of the year, he felt "sad" and "discouraged". "I was saddened when I found out, it was a big blow to know he wouldn't be there. Alcaraz is the best representative we have in our sport, in terms of everything he brings and puts on the table: losing him hurts a lot", stated the American bluntly, pointing to the El Palmar native as the circuit's top star and the biggest draw for any tournament.

"We've had a couple of very crazy weeks that have, in a way, compensated for everything that happened before. Carlos's absence has opened doors because people who didn't think they would reach that position have found an opportunity to achieve it. In that sense, it is positive", confirmed McEnroe, who will be part of the regular commentator panel for what happens in London, while Alcaraz will have to settle for following everything that happens in the third Grand Slam of the season from home.

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