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Two-time Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz announced on Tuesday that he will miss the grass-court season, including the HSBC Championships at Queen's Club and Wimbledon 2026.
The reason behind the big blow is that the Spaniard continues to recover from a wrist injury. The tennis sensation stated that while his recovery is progressing positively and he feels much better, he is not yet ready to compete at the required level.
Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Queen's and Wimbledon due to wrist injury
In a social media post, Alcaraz expressed disappointment at skipping two tournaments that are particularly special to him. He wrote:
“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.”
Alcaraz added:
“They are two really special tournaments for me and I'll miss them a lot. We keep working to return as soon as possible!”
The seven-time Grand Slam champion has stated that he will continue working hard to return to the court as soon as possible. The withdrawal comes after Alcaraz had already missed the French Open earlier this season due to the same injury issue.
The absence of the 23-year-old world No. 2 significantly alters the grass-court landscape, especially at Wimbledon, where he has enjoyed strong success. Alcaraz's decision prioritizes long-term health over immediate competition, a cautious approach praised in light of past player injury struggles on the tour. His return timeline remains unclear as he focuses on rehabilitation.
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