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Injured Alcaraz waits on wrist tests as the French Open clock ticks
Carlos Alcaraz said the next medical tests will decide his French Open status after a right wrist injury forced recent withdrawals.
- Defending two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz has cast doubt on his participation at the French Open because of a right wrist injury, with medical tests in the next few days to determine his availability for the Grand Slam.
- The 22-year-old withdrew from the Barcelona tournament after his 6-4, 6-2 opening victory over Otto Virtanen, requiring wrist treatment during the match, then missed the Madrid Open last week.
- Alcaraz attended the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid on Monday with his right wrist immobilized, telling Spanish television channel TVE that 'the next test will be crucial.'
- While waiting for medical results, Alcaraz remains patient, simply saying, 'We'll see,' when asked whether he will play in the tournament.
- The Italian Open is the next tournament after Madrid, an event Alcaraz won last year, though recovery from his wrist injury remains the immediate priority.
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The Spanish tennis player attended the Laureus Awards ceremony with an immobilizing splint on his right wrist - "Pushing myself at Roland Garros could hurt me," he said after his award ceremony.
Alcaraz waits on wrist tests as French Open nears
Defending two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz has put his participation at the French Open in doubt because of a right wrist injury, and medical tests in the next few days will determine whether Alcaraz will be able to play in the Grand Slam tournament.
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