New Delhi, April 24 -- Carlos Alcaraz will not defend his back-to-back titles in a major blow to Roland Garros 2026. The official Roland-Garros account confirmed the news on Friday, April 24, stating that the Spanish star is sidelined due to an injury.

"Some heartbreaking news as Carlos Alcaraz, our 2024 and 2025 champion, will not be able to defend his title at Roland-Garros 2026 due to a wrist injury. Wishing you all the best in your recovery Carlos, we'll miss you!" the tweet read.

The 22-year-old picked up the injury during his first-round match at the Barcelona Open earlier this month. What started as soreness quickly turned serious after medical tests. Alcaraz pulled out of Barcelona, skipped the Madrid Open, and now faces the tou...