Overview
- Carlos Alcaraz said the next medical exam will be decisive, speaking at the Laureus Awards in Madrid where he wore a splint on his right forearm.
- He has already withdrawn from the Barcelona and Madrid tournaments because of the wrist problem, and reports indicate he is likely to miss the Rome Masters.
- Roland Garros runs from May 24 to June 7, and Alcaraz enters as the reigning champion seeking to defend his Paris title.
- The short window before Paris leaves him with little match practice on clay, which can matter for timing, confidence, and endurance in best‑of‑five sets.
- He was named World Sportsman of the Year at the Laureus event and said he is trying to stay positive as he awaits test results that could also end a run of winning at least one major each season since 2022.