Alcaraz started the yr by successful his first Australian Open title – changing into the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam – and would have been trying to kick on additional, as he typically does when the clay season will get underneath approach.
The seven-time Grand Slam champion received clay-court titles in Monte Carlo, Rome and Roland Garros final season, and reached the ultimate in Barcelona.
He lost the world number one ranking to long-term rival Jannik Sinner this month, after shedding to him within the Monte Carlo last, and will lose vital floor to the Italian within the rankings whereas sidelined.
It additionally opens up the chance for Sinner to safe his personal profession Grand Slam – successful every of the foremost tournaments not less than as soon as – with the French Open the one one lacking from his assortment.
Since qualifying for his first Slam in 2021, Spain’s Alcaraz has solely missed one – when he had to withdraw from the 2023 Australian Open with a hamstring injury.
