Carlos Alcaraz sidelined by wrist injury, seen on Portuguese beach

Spain’s world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz is undergoing a prolonged recovery from a right‑wrist injury that forced his withdrawal from the Barcelona Open, the Madrid and Italian Masters, Roland Garros and Wimbledon. The injury, sustained during his match against Otto Virtanen in Barcelona, has kept him out of the clay and grass swings of the 2026 season.

During his rehabilitation Alcaraz was filmed in the coastal town of Comporta, Portugal, playing beach football with friends. Although he appeared relaxed, he was still wearing a wrist brace, confirming that his recovery is ongoing and that a return to competition is not expected for at least six weeks. The next likely targets for his comeback are the North‑American hard‑court events such as the Canadian Open and the Cincinnati Masters, ahead of his US Open title defence.

Alcaraz’s absence has reshaped the top of the men’s tour, giving rivals like Jannik Sinner an opened field at Roland Garros and altering the dynamics of the ATP rankings race.