NEED TO KNOWCarlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the 2026 French Open due to an injury he suffered earlier this month

Alcaraz said on social media, "It's a complicated moment for me, but I'm sure we'll come out stronger from here" in a post on Friday, April 24

The tennis star said he's withdrawing "while we wait to assess the evolution to decide when we will return to the court"

Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the 2026 French Open.

Alcaraz, 22, made the announcement in a post on social media on Friday, April 24, explaining that he won't play in the Rome Open or the famed French Grand Slam, held at Roland-Garros outside Paris.

"After the results of the tests carried out today, we have decided that the most prudent thing to do is to be cautious and not participate in Rome or Roland Garros as we wait to evaluate the progress so we can decide when to return to the court," in the post, translated from Spanish.

Alacaraz — who is the tournament's reigning champion after a thrilling match against Jannik Sinner last year — added, "This is a difficult time for me, but I am sure we will come out of it stronger.”

The official Roland-Garros account sent well wishes to Alcaraz after his announcement on Thursday.

"Wishing you all the best in your recovery Carlitos, we'll miss you," the account wrote.

The Spanish tennis star suffered a wrist injury during a match at the Barcelona Open on April 14. He withdrew from that tournament, telling media that his "wrist gave way" and he began feeling "a discomfort that gradually increased" during the match.

"It's a situation I thought I had previously experienced and that it wouldn't get worse," the seven-time Grand Slam champion added.

"I have to listen to my body," Alcaraz continued, expressing his regret of withdrawing from the "special" tournament. "I have to go home and begin recovery as soon as possible with my team," he said, noting that he wants to be able to participate in upcoming tournaments.