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Defending champion Alcaraz to miss French Open

Defending champion Alcaraz to miss French Open

Summary

Carlos Alcaraz, the two-time defending champion and world number two tennis player, will miss the French Open due to a wrist injury. He has also withdrawn from the Italian Open while he recovers and decides when he can return to playing.

Key Facts

  • Carlos Alcaraz injured his right wrist during the Barcelona Open.
  • He withdrew from the Barcelona Open, Italian Open, and French Open to recover.
  • Alcaraz is 22 years old and currently ranked number two in the world.
  • He won the Australian Open earlier this year, completing a career Grand Slam.
  • Last season, he won three clay-court titles including the French Open.
  • Alcaraz lost the top world ranking to Jannik Sinner this month.
  • His injury might affect his standings and give rivals like Sinner more chances to win major titles.
  • Since 2021, Alcaraz has only missed one Grand Slam before, due to a different injury.
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