Overview
- Carlos Alcaraz appeared in Madrid with a firm brace immobilizing his right wrist and forearm and has withdrawn from the Masters 1000 event there.
- After pulling out of Barcelona following his first match, medical tests showed the problem was worse than first thought and his team advised a break from competition.
- Alcaraz told Televisión Española that an upcoming test will be crucial and said he is being patient as he and his team do everything possible.
- His status for Roland Garros, which begins May 24, is uncertain as he weighs skipping his title defense to avoid long-term damage.
- Former player Feliciano López said the injury looks like a common wrist tendon issue and noted his own similar layoff lasted about two months, while Toni Nadal urged caution.