Carlos Alcaraz to miss Wimbledon in recovery from wrist injury
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Carlos Alcaraz, the two-time Wimbledon champion, will miss this year’s Wimbledon and Queen’s tournaments due to ongoing recovery from a right wrist injury sustained in April.
- Alcaraz has also withdrawn from major clay-court events this year, including the Madrid Open, Italian Open, and French Open, prioritizing a cautious return to avoid long-term damage.
- His absence opens the door for Jannik Sinner, who has dominated recent tournaments and currently holds a 29-match winning streak, to further establish his dominance on the ATP Tour.
- Novak Djokovic, a seven-time Wimbledon champion and one of the sport’s greatest grass-court players, may benefit from Alcaraz’s absence as he seeks to add to his Wimbledon titles.
- Tennis fans and experts express concern about Alcaraz’s recovery, emphasizing the importance of proper healing to preserve his promising Hall of Fame career.