Madrid, Spain – Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz has confirmed his withdrawal from the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 due to an injury to his right wrist. This situation prevents him from competing in the optimal conditions required for the tournament. The decision was made after failing to recover from the discomfort that forced him to withdraw from the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell. This absence marks the second consecutive time that Alcaraz will not be present at the Madrid tournament.
The absence of Alcaraz is added to that of the Serbian Novak Djokovic, who also withdrew from the tournament due to physical problems. This situation represents a hard blow for the main draw of the event. Alcaraz raised the alarm during his debut in Barcelona, requiring medical assistance. Although it was initially thought to be a minor inconvenience, the player acknowledged that the injury was “more serious than expected”. The Mutua Madrid Open will be held from April 20 to May 3 at the Caja Mágica. The participation of the main figures of the circuit is expected. Confirmation is still awaited regarding the presence of Jannik Sinner, number one in the world, who could adjust his schedule to prepare for the Rome Masters and Roland Garros. The defending champions of the tournament are Casper Ruud and Aryna Sabalenka.Madrid is home and it hurts a lot not to be able to play here, especially for my people
Carlos Alcaraz
