Carlos Alcaraz a sounded the alarm about his short-term future after the wrist injury suffered at the Barcelona Open 2026. What initially appeared to be a simple scare has turned out to be more serious, and during the 2026 Laureus Awards ceremony, the Spanish tennis player could not assure his presence at Roland Garros 2026, where he won the title last year.
If he does not recover in time, it would be terrible news for Alcaraz, as he consecutively defends the titles at the Rome Masters 1000 and at Roland Garros. In other words, 3,000 points he would lose in the fight for the number one spot in the ATP rankings against Jannik Sinner, who has seen his main rival abruptly stop due to this setback, which comes at a time of the season when the Spanish tennis player was the clear favorite to win the major tournaments on the clay court circuit.

"We'll see. The next test will be crucial, so we are trying everything in our power to make that test go well. Well, patiently. I'm trying to have a lot of patience these days, but well, we are fine. Waiting a little bit. We have tests in a few days, and from there, we will see about the injury and the steps to follow. For now, I'm trying to stay positive and upbeat, although these days are dragging," he said to 'La 1'.
🎾 Carlos Alcaraz does not assure his presence at Roland Garros.
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The Murcian tennis player has confirmed to @La1_tve that he is waiting for medical tests to make a decision.
📺 The Laureus Awards ceremony, tonight, at 8:00 PM on @la2_tve pic.twitter.com/Dx3zT3bB9a
Points matter, but Alcaraz's physical condition is essential
Alcaraz's words are concerning, as they are very cautious. Wrist injuries are very tough, and as he says, one must be patient to recover properly. In fact, in the interview itself, he could be seen with a brace to have the joint as supported as possible and thus avoid more inflammation in the tendons. Any precaution is necessary to shorten deadlines and return to playing as soon as possible.
However, Carlos's physical condition is most important in this case, beyond the points he may defend in the short term. It is true that the number one ranking is one of the main objectives, and that Sinner's path is greatly eased by his absence, but players like Dominic Thiem or Juan Martín del Potro are clear proof that wrist injuries are not like other injuries. Caution is needed, and if the consequences are not being able to play the upcoming tournaments, so be it. The tests he undergoes in the next few days will be crucial, so we must stay tuned.
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