Rafael Nadal: Alcaraz's wrist injury ends his French Open bid

Carlos Alcaraz's clay-court season was halted after he suffered a wrist injury during his first‑round match at the Barcelona Open, where he defeated Otto Virtanen 6‑4, 6‑2 despite not being fully fit. Imaging later revealed that the injury involved two fractures, prompting Alcaraz to withdraw from the upcoming French Open (Roland Garros). Former champion Rafael Nadal commented on the situation, stating, “I broke it twice,” and later gave his opinion on Alcaraz’s decision to skip the French Open in 2026.

Nadal’s remarks underscore the impact of the injury on Alcaraz’s immediate and future Grand Slam plans.