Why Is Carlos Alcaraz Not Playing at Wimbledon 2026? Injury Update, Recovery Status and Return Timeline
Alcaraz said his recovery is going well, but he is still not ready to play and will miss the grass-court swing, including Queen's and Wimbledon.
- Carlos Alcaraz will miss Wimbledon 2026 due to an ongoing wrist injury, withdrawing from the entire grass-court season.
- Since picking up a wrist issue in mid-April at the Barcelona Open, Alcaraz has been forced to skip the Madrid Open, Rome Masters, and the French Open.
- A two-time Major champion in 2023 and 2024, Alcaraz stated, "My recovery is going well, and I feel much better, but unfortunately I'm still not ready to be able to play."
- With the World No. 2 absent, focus shifts to top-seeded Jannik Sinner, second-seeded Alexander Zverev, and Novak Djokovic as they compete for the Major title.
- Alcaraz aims to return by the Open later this year, hoping to avoid the chronic wrist issues that previously troubled Dominic Thiem and Juan Mart.
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Why is two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz not playing in Wimbledon 2026?
Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz will not be part of Wimbledon 2026 as he continues his recovery from a wrist injury. Alcaraz has been out of action since mid-April when he picked up a wrist issue during the first round at the Barcelona Open. This forced him to skip the Madrid Open, Rome Masters and then the French Open too. The Spaniard also pulled out from the entire grass-court season, as he is not part of the SW19 either. He might return to …
Spanish, also out at Wimbledon, aims at North American tournaments in August (ANSA)
Alcaraz opens his way through uncertainty. He is still on leave since April 14th when his right wrist was injured. He withdrew from the Godó and since then, melted to black. He has not played any games again. Neither on beaten land nor in the grass tour. He recruited himself in Murcia given to the recovery. The injury, of those who put seasons in check, forced to be cautious. The deadlines have been followed and now, after exercising only days a…
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