TENNIS fans are on the edge of their seats as Wimbledon’s first week rolls along at pace. But where is Carlos Alcaraz?
The seven-time Grand Slam winner is always expected to tear up the Centre Court grass, but has been absent so far.
Carlos Alcaraz during the 2024 ATP Tour Madrid Open tournament Credit: AFP
Alcaraz applauds from the stands (with his protective wrist strap on) while watching his brother Jaime Alcaraz compete in April 2026 Credit: Getty
Is Carlos Alcaraz playing at Wimbledon 2026?
The seven-time Grand Slam winner will , leaving a huge hole in the tournament.
The explosive Spaniard has unfortunately suffered a right wrist injury.
Carlitos first felt the pain during the Barcelona Open in mid-April. Since then, it’s been a nightmare for the 23-year-old superstar.
The nagging wrist problem has wrecked his season, forcing him to drop out of Madrid, Rome, and .
And on May 19, Alcaraz confirmed at Queen’s or .
Alcaraz said on social media: “My recovery is going well and I’m feeling much better, but unfortunately I’m still not ready to compete, which why I have to withdraw from the grass-court swing.”
Pundits are concerned that his high-octane, wrist-heavy playing style may be catching up with him.
Former Slam finalist Olga Morozova even warned coaches not to let kids copy his extreme technique because of the sheer physical toll.
Missing out on the clay and grass majors means Alcaraz is waving goodbye to a whopping 3,300 ranking points.
When will he be back?
On June 17, Carlitos shared a major recovery update to social media.
The protective wrist guard is officially off, and the superstar is back on the practice courts, and he’s even been spotted practising left-handed shots.
While the grass of SW19 came just too soon for the two-time Wimbledon champion, his eyes will be firmly fixed on a grand return for the North American hard-court season.
Barring any setbacks, Alcaraz is expected to be fully fit and roaring to defend his crown at the US Open this August.
What does his injury mean for the other contenders?
With the Spaniard out of the running, the Wimbledon draw has been blown completely wide open, and one man is licking his lips.
World No. 1 is looking completely unstoppable right now.
The Italian has been cleaning up in Alcaraz’s absence, scooping up six straight Masters 1000 trophies and completing a historic Golden Masters.
Carlitos first felt pain in his wrist during the Barcelona Open in mid-April Credit: Getty
Pundits are concerned that Alcaraz’ high-octane, wrist-heavy playing style may be catching up with him Credit: AFP
Without Carlitos to trade thunderbolt forehands with him, Sinner has a massive opportunity to march all the way to the Wimbledon trophy.
But it’s not quite a done deal. icon is still lurking in the shadows, desperate to arrive at SW19 and snatch Roger Federer’s historic Wimbledon record.
is also breathing down their necks, eager to leapfrog Alcaraz in the world rankings.
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