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Jannik Sinner

Carlos Alcaraz to miss French Open title defence due to wrist injury

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in action during the Monte Carlos Masters final against Italy's Jannik Sinner.
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in action during the Monte Carlos Masters final against Italy's Jannik Sinner.

Carlos Alcaraz’s French Open three-peat dreams dashed as wrist injury forces withdrawal

Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Monte Carlo Masters - Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France - April 12, 2026 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in action during his final match against Italy's Jannik Sinner REUTERS/Manon Cruz/File Photo
Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Monte Carlo Masters - Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France - April 12, 2026 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in action during his final match against Italy's Jannik Sinner REUTERS/Manon Cruz/File Photo

Jannik Sinner’s mastery mindset makes him man to beat as clay swing intensifies

Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Monte Carlo Masters - Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France - April 12, 2026 Italy's Jannik Sinner in action during his final match against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz REUTERS/Manon Cruz
Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Monte Carlo Masters - Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France - April 12, 2026 Italy's Jannik Sinner in action during his final match against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz REUTERS/Manon Cruz

Jannik Sinner wants to use Madrid to boost career Grand Slam chances

Italy's Jannik Sinner looks on as he plays against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz during the Monte Carlo ATP Masters Series Tournament final tennis match on Court Rainier III at the Monte-Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, south-eastern France on April 12, 2026.
Italy's Jannik Sinner looks on as he plays against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz during the Monte Carlo ATP Masters Series Tournament final tennis match on Court Rainier III at the Monte-Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, south-eastern France on April 12, 2026.

Alcaraz may skip French Open rather than rush injury comeback

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz pulled out of the Barcelona clay-court tournament last week when he felt his wrist “give out on a return”.
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz pulled out of the Barcelona clay-court tournament last week when he felt his wrist “give out on a return”.

Tennis duo Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz sweep top Laureus honours in Madrid

Aryna Sabalenka (left) and Carlos Alcaraz were crowned Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year at the Laureus Awards.
Aryna Sabalenka (left) and Carlos Alcaraz were crowned Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year at the Laureus Awards.

Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Madrid Open after wrist injury

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz suffered a wrist injury in the first round of the Barcelona Open that turned out to be worse than expected.
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz suffered a wrist injury in the first round of the Barcelona Open that turned out to be worse than expected.

Chance to reclaim top rank is extra motivation for Alcaraz in Barcelona

Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Monte Carlo Masters - Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France - April 12, 2026 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in action during his final match against Italy's Jannik Sinner REUTERS/Manon Cruz
Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Monte Carlo Masters - Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France - April 12, 2026 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in action during his final match against Italy's Jannik Sinner REUTERS/Manon Cruz

Jannik Sinner’s Monte Carlo masterclass sends early clay-season warning

Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Monte Carlo Masters - Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France - April 12, 2026 Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates with the trophy after winning his final match against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz REUTERS/Manon Cruz
Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Monte Carlo Masters - Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France - April 12, 2026 Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates with the trophy after winning his final match against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz REUTERS/Manon Cruz

Sinner beats Alcaraz in Monte Carlo final to reclaim top spot in rankings

Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Monte Carlo Masters - Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France - April 12, 2026 Italy's Jannik Sinner in action during his final match against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz REUTERS/Manon Cruz
Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Monte Carlo Masters - Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France - April 12, 2026 Italy's Jannik Sinner in action during his final match against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz REUTERS/Manon Cruz

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.