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Tennis icon out of Wimbledon after wrist injury blamed on 'private time'
- Alcaraz withdrew from Wimbledon 2026 due to an unresolved wrist injury, ending his grass-court campaign for the year.
- The wrist issue also forced Alcaraz out of the Madrid Open and the French Open, delaying his season.
- The Daily Star notes that Alcaraz’s wrist injury intensified after Barcelona Open tests, sidelining him further this clay season.
- Eurosport commentator Jacopo Lo Monaco linked the injury to his private time, including golf and gaming.
- Alcaraz stated in a post on X that recovery is progressing but he remains unavailable for Wimbledon this year.
- The report highlights Alcaraz’s earlier Grand Slam success, including the Australian Open triumph in 2026.
- The Star frames the withdrawal as part of a broader pattern of withdrawals this year for Alcaraz.
- The article notes Alcaraz’s 2023 and 2024 Wimbledon titles and last year’s final loss to Jannik Sinner as context.
- The publication mentions a broader conversation about athlete lifestyle choices impacting recovery times.
- Alcaraz’s official X post confirms withdrawal from Queen’s Club and Wimbledon due to ongoing recovery.
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