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Carlos Alcaraz’s participation in the upcoming French Open remains uncertain following his withdrawal from the Italian Open due to a right forearm injury. The 21-year-old Spaniard, currently ranked world No. 3, announced that medical tests revealed a muscle edema in his pronator teres—a consequence of his recent injury. This setback has already caused him to miss the Monte Carlo Masters and the Barcelona Open earlier in the clay season.
Alcaraz attempted a return at the Madrid Open, aiming for a third consecutive title. However, his campaign ended in the quarterfinals with a three-set loss to Andrey Rublev. Throughout the tournament, he played with a compression sleeve on his right forearm and admitted to experiencing discomfort, stating, “Every time that I’m hitting the forehand, I’m thinking about the forearm.”
The French Open, set to commence on May 26, is Alcaraz’s next target. Despite the recent setbacks, he remains optimistic about his recovery, emphasizing the need for rest to ensure he can compete pain-free. His team is prioritizing his health to enable a strong title defense at Roland Garros.
Alcaraz’s withdrawal from the Italian Open underscores the challenges he faces in maintaining peak physical condition during the demanding clay-court season. As he focuses on rehabilitation, fans and the tennis community await further updates on his readiness for the French Open.