Alcaraz Withdraws from Barcelona Open Due to Wrist Injury
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Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz has now withdrawn from both the Barcelona Open and the Madrid Masters due to a wrist injury, while Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Madrid Open over injury concerns. These withdrawals remove two of the sport’s biggest stars from back-to-back clay events in Spain, reshaping the draws and opening the door for lower-ranked players and other contenders.
Reported Facts
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- •Carlos Alcaraz pulled out of the Barcelona Open with a wrist injury on 2026-04-15.
- •Alex de Minaur suffered a surprise defeat at the Barcelona Open before Alcaraz’s withdrawal.
- •Chinese and African outlets reported that Alcaraz’s injury specifically affected his wrist, forcing him to skip Barcelona.
- •Russian coverage later reported that Alcaraz also withdrew from the Madrid Masters, extending his absence on clay.
- •Novak Djokovic withdrew from the Madrid Open citing injury concerns reported on 2026-04-17.
- •Djokovic’s withdrawal removes the top men’s seed from the Madrid Open field.
- •Alcaraz’s back-to-back withdrawals affect his preparation for the upcoming Roland Garros tournament.
- •The absence of both Alcaraz and Djokovic increases title chances for other top players such as Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Carlos Alcaraz recovers in time for Roland Garros He may enter the French Open with less match practice but still as a title contender.
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Primary Sources (5)
WESTABC News (AU) - Just InDe Minaur suffers shock loss as Alcaraz withdraws from Barcelona OpenRUKommersant (RU)Испанский теннисист Карлос Алькарас снялся с «мастерса» в МадридеCNChannel News AsiaAlcaraz withdraws from Barcelona Open due to wrist injuryMEAl Jazeera - AllTennis: Djokovic pulls out of Madrid Open over injury concerns