On May 19, 2026, in London, prominent tennis player Carlos Alcaraz, a two-time champion at Wimbledon, announced his withdrawal from the esteemed tournament scheduled for next month due to a persistent wrist injury. This setback follows his injury sustained at the Barcelona Open, which also prevented him from competing in the upcoming French Open.
Alcaraz, ranked second in the world, revealed in a social media post that he will also miss the HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club, a crucial event leading up to Wimbledon where he currently holds the title. “My recovery is going well and I feel much better, but unfortunately I’m still not ready to be able to play, and that’s why I have to withdraw from the grass-court swing at Queen’s and Wimbledon,” he expressed. “They are two really special tournaments for me and I’ll miss them a lot. We keep working to return as soon as possible!”
Highlighting his illustrious career, Alcaraz began 2026 on a high, clinching the Australian Open title and becoming the youngest player to capture all four Grand Slam titles in tennis history. His back-to-back victories at Wimbledon in 2023 and 2024, where he triumphed over tennis legend Novak Djokovic in both finals, underscored his rising prominence in the sport. Alcaraz fell short in last year’s final, losing to Jannik Sinner.
As he focuses on his recovery, tennis enthusiasts will await his return to the courts, hopeful that this talented player will make a swift comeback to competitive action.
