Overview
- Carlos Alcaraz confirmed he will skip the Italian Open and the French Open after wrist scans, ending his clay-court season.
- He hurt his right wrist during his Barcelona opener on April 14 and has not played since that match.
- A Spanish report suggests he may target a Queen’s Club comeback, but former pros Alex Corretja and Andy Roddick urge patience and question his Wimbledon readiness given wrist risks.
- Skipping Rome and Paris removes roughly 3,000 ATP points from his total, and missing Queen’s or Wimbledon would further threaten his hold on No. 2.
- With Alcaraz out, analysts say Jannik Sinner has a clearer path at major events, even as many in the sport stress protecting Alcaraz’s long-term health.