Carlos Alcaraz remains very much in the news, despite not having played a tennis match since early last month.
That is likely because of how sorely the tennis world misses his presence, with the sport not quite the same without his upbeat personality and magical play style.
With a wrist injury though, he could take no risks, and so Alcaraz’s decision to withdraw from Roland Garros so early was shocking but unsurprising.
However, what is frustrating is the lack of updates on a potential time frame for his recovery.
Most of the news that has emerged seems to have been guesswork, until now, with well-respected Spanish journalist Ángel García offering his verdict.
The latest update on Carlos Alcaraz’s injury now emerges
Chatting with Cope, his update on the Carlos Alcaraz injury was brief but hugely promising.
After all, before it most had already resigned themselves to having to wait at least until Wimbledon to see the Spaniard grace our screens again.
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Alas, we could be in for a treat, as García has argued: “If with conservative treatment, which I know is the case, Carlos is going to recover from the injury and become himself again. I have hope, I’ll say it already. I think he can make it not only to Wimbledon, but also to Queen’s before as preparation.”
This comes just days after Alcaraz’s private conversation about his injury was shared by a fellow player.
Why tennis desperately needs Carlos Alcaraz back playing again
As touched upon earlier, the tennis world is worse off without Alcaraz. Not only because the sport misses his incredible quality and shot-making, but also because it provides some much-needed competition for Jannik Sinner.
The Italian has already hoovered up the first four Masters 1000 titles of the season, and won last week’s Madrid Open title without even breaking a sweat.
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And, in the final of that latest event, Sinner annihilated the world number three, Alexander Zverev, in double-quick time.
The ease with which he dispatched what should, on paper, now be his closest rival, was frightening.
It’s expected that Sinner will claim the Roland Garros title with similar effortlessness.
Without Alcaraz to challenge the world number one, the ATP Tour is in a state of total domination, where jeopardy simply does not exist.
