The Italian remains in first place after Alcaraz's injury in a ranking with names like Jódar, Fils, Tsitsipas, or Medjedovic. These are the most significant changes.
Carlos Alcaraz
The absence of Carlos Alcaraz in the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 significantly impacts the battle for the world number 1 between the Spanish player and Jannik Sinner. So much so, that the Italian already has a clear view of what he needs to secure the top position at Roland Garros 2026 on the ATP ranking. By earning 260 points between the Madrid and Rome tournaments, he would be enough to ensure that status at the start of the second Grand Slam of the year, considering that he defends 660 points as a finalist at the Foro Italico.
Therefore, reaching the semifinals at the Caja Mágica would put him in a position to arrive in Paris as the world number 1, regardless of what happens in Rome. If he does not play in Madrid, the calculations would remain the same at the Italian tournament, as long as he reaches the semifinals. Making it to the quarterfinals in one of the two tournaments and to the round of 16 in the other would also secure him the number 1 spot.
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Carlos Alcaraz will not participate in the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open. The Spaniard, who two days ago announced his withdrawal from the 2026 Barcelona Open due to his wrist injury, will also not be available for the Madrid Masters 1000. Alcaraz has shared the news in a statement on his social media. "There is news that is very difficult to announce. Madrid is one of the most special places for me, which is why it hurts so much not being able to play here for the second consecutive year. It especially hurts not to be able to be in front of my people," he shared. After this tough setback, Alcaraz will now try to arrive in prime condition for Roland Garros.
There is news that is very difficult to announce. Madrid is home, one of the most special places on the calendar for me, which is why it hurts so much not being able to play here for the second consecutive year. It especially hurts not being able to be in front of my people, in a tournament that is so special.… pic.twitter.com/Qr6bznFJod
— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) April 17, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Oficial: Alcaraz confirma que no jugará en Madrid
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The potential Carlos Alcaraz's gear for Roland Garros 2026 has been revealed. The brand of the player from Murcia has opted for a purple tone this time. The leak comes at a delicate moment for the Spanish player, who is recovering from a right wrist injury that forced him to retire in Barcelona and withdraw from the Mutua Madrid Open. With Roland Garros as his main goal, Alcaraz is now focusing all his efforts on arriving in top condition at the Paris Grand Slam, where he is the defending champion.
💜🇪🇸🇫🇷 Carlos Alcaraz’s 2026 Roland-Garros outfit pic.twitter.com/C1JRy0w6ic
— Olly Tennis 🎾 🇬🇧 (@Olly_Tennis_) April 18, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Se filtra la posible equipación de Alcaraz para Roland Garros
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The Spanish tennis player will suffer a significant loss of points in the ATP ranking in his battle with Jannik Sinner for the number one spot.
Coco Gauff has left us one of the funniest videos of the week during her journey at the WTA Stuttgart 2026. The American was asked about her ideal player and mentioned Carlos Alcaraz in one category, best forehand, while also choosing Rafael Nadal as the best mentality. Take a look at the rest of the names that complete her list:
- Forehand: Alcaraz
- Backhand: Gauff
- Serve: Karlovic
- Mentality: Nadal
- Grunt: Federer
- Attire: Serena Williams
- Fun: Tiafoe
coco choosing carlos’ forehand 🙏🏼🙏🏼 pic.com/ErW0BfCyCT
— lou (@psgvds) April 16, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Gauff elige a su jugador perfecto... y se acuerda de Nadal y Alcaraz
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Benoit Paire has been interviewed by Tennis365 and has taken a stance on the debate surrounding Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, and who will be able to secure more major titles. "I would say that Sinner will win more Grand Slams than Alcaraz. I think he is very solid on hard courts and a bit more focused on winning the match. He wants to win it all, that's the difference between him and Alcaraz. Maybe I'm wrong, I don't know, but that's what I think," he stated, before mentioning Joao Fonseca as a possible candidate to form a new 'Big Three'.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, "Sinner ganará más Grand Slams que Alcaraz"
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Rafa referred to Carlitos' injury after advancing to the Godó quarterfinals, ensuring that he does not see himself as a title favorite by any means now.
The Italian remains in first place after Alcaraz's injury in a ranking with names like Jódar, Fils, Tsitsipas, or Medjedovic. These are the most significant changes.
The potential Carlos Alcaraz's gear for Roland Garros 2026 has been revealed. The brand of the player from Murcia has opted for a purple tone this time. The leak comes at a delicate moment for the Spanish player, who is recovering from a right wrist injury that forced him to retire in Barcelona and withdraw from the Mutua Madrid Open. With Roland Garros as his main goal, Alcaraz is now focusing all his efforts on arriving in top condition at the Paris Grand Slam, where he is the defending champion.
💜🇪🇸🇫🇷 Carlos Alcaraz’s 2026 Roland-Garros outfit pic.twitter.com/C1JRy0w6ic
— Olly Tennis 🎾 🇬🇧 (@Olly_Tennis_) April 18, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Se filtra la posible equipación de Alcaraz para Roland Garros
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The absence of Carlos Alcaraz in the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 significantly impacts the battle for the world number 1 between the Spanish player and Jannik Sinner. So much so, that the Italian already has a clear view of what he needs to secure the top position at Roland Garros 2026 on the ATP ranking. By earning 260 points between the Madrid and Rome tournaments, he would be enough to ensure that status at the start of the second Grand Slam of the year, considering that he defends 660 points as a finalist at the Foro Italico.
Therefore, reaching the semifinals at the Caja Mágica would put him in a position to arrive in Paris as the world number 1, regardless of what happens in Rome. If he does not play in Madrid, the calculations would remain the same at the Italian tournament, as long as he reaches the semifinals. Making it to the quarterfinals in one of the two tournaments and to the round of 16 in the other would also secure him the number 1 spot.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Esto es lo que necesita Sinner para llegar número 1 del mundo a Roland Garros 2026
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The Spanish tennis player will suffer a significant loss of points in the ATP ranking in his battle with Jannik Sinner for the number one spot.
Carlos Alcaraz will not participate in the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open. The Spaniard, who two days ago announced his withdrawal from the 2026 Barcelona Open due to his wrist injury, will also not be available for the Madrid Masters 1000. Alcaraz has shared the news in a statement on his social media. "There is news that is very difficult to announce. Madrid is one of the most special places for me, which is why it hurts so much not being able to play here for the second consecutive year. It especially hurts not to be able to be in front of my people," he shared. After this tough setback, Alcaraz will now try to arrive in prime condition for Roland Garros.
There is news that is very difficult to announce. Madrid is home, one of the most special places on the calendar for me, which is why it hurts so much not being able to play here for the second consecutive year. It especially hurts not being able to be in front of my people, in a tournament that is so special.… pic.twitter.com/Qr6bznFJod
— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) April 17, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Oficial: Alcaraz confirma que no jugará en Madrid
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Coco Gauff has left us one of the funniest videos of the week during her journey at the WTA Stuttgart 2026. The American was asked about her ideal player and mentioned Carlos Alcaraz in one category, best forehand, while also choosing Rafael Nadal as the best mentality. Take a look at the rest of the names that complete her list:
- Forehand: Alcaraz
- Backhand: Gauff
- Serve: Karlovic
- Mentality: Nadal
- Grunt: Federer
- Attire: Serena Williams
- Fun: Tiafoe
coco choosing carlos’ forehand 🙏🏼🙏🏼 pic.com/ErW0BfCyCT
— lou (@psgvds) April 16, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Gauff elige a su jugador perfecto... y se acuerda de Nadal y Alcaraz
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Benoit Paire has been interviewed by Tennis365 and has taken a stance on the debate surrounding Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, and who will be able to secure more major titles. "I would say that Sinner will win more Grand Slams than Alcaraz. I think he is very solid on hard courts and a bit more focused on winning the match. He wants to win it all, that's the difference between him and Alcaraz. Maybe I'm wrong, I don't know, but that's what I think," he stated, before mentioning Joao Fonseca as a possible candidate to form a new 'Big Three'.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, "Sinner ganará más Grand Slams que Alcaraz"
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Rafa referred to Carlitos' injury after advancing to the Godó quarterfinals, ensuring that he does not see himself as a title favorite by any means now.
With his wrist injury, we reopen the debate of whether he should only play one of these two clay court tournaments.
The Spanish tennis player has decided to preserve his physical condition so that the situation with his wrist does not worsen, in order to be able to reach the final stretch of the clay court tour in optimal physical shape.