Overview
- Alcaraz, who told Spanish TV on Monday that “the next test will be crucial,” is wearing a wrist splint and has already withdrawn from Barcelona and Madrid.
- He said he would prefer to miss Roland Garros than rush back from what he called a serious right‑wrist injury that first flared during his Barcelona opener.
- Scans have shown the problem is worse than first thought, and his team will decide next steps after follow‑up tests, leaving his participation in Rome unclear.
- Novak Djokovic has also pulled out of the Madrid Open with a persistent shoulder issue, thinning the field and altering preparations for the clay swing before Paris.
- The tight run of Madrid, Rome and the French Open compresses recovery time and ranking stakes, with Jannik Sinner back at No. 1 and Alcaraz risking lost points and match sharpness if his layoff extends.