Alcaraz withdraws from Queen's and Wimbledon due to wrist injury

The tennis world is abuzz with the news that Spanish phenom Carlos Alcaraz will be sidelined for the grass-court season, including the prestigious Queen's Club Championships and Wimbledon. This withdrawal, attributed to a persistent wrist injury, is a significant blow not only to Alcaraz but also to the tournaments themselves, which lose one of their biggest stars.

Alcaraz, who has been battling the injury since the Barcelona Open, has already missed key events like the Madrid Open, Italian Open, and the French Open. His absence from Wimbledon means he cannot defend his runner-up points from the 2025 tournament, where he lost to Jannik Sinner, who also took the world No. 1 ranking from him. This marks a difficult period for the young Spaniard, who was expected to contend for major titles.

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My recovery is going well and I feel much better, but unfortunately I am still not ready to be able to play and that is why I have to withdraw from the grass tour at Queen's and Wimbledon.

Despite the setbacks, Alcaraz remains optimistic about his recovery, stating his progress is good but he's not yet ready for competitive play. His focus now shifts to the North American hard-court season, with the hope of returning for the Canadian and Cincinnati Masters 1000 events leading up to the US Open. Fans worldwide will be eagerly awaiting his return to the court, hoping he can regain his top form after this challenging spell.

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They are two really special tournaments for me and I will miss them a lot. We keep working to return as soon as possible.