Djokovic pulls out of Madrid with shoulder injury ahead of French Open, showing how tough clay season is for top players.
Carlos Alcaraz has announced that he has withdrawn from the clay-court season including the Italian Open and Roland Garros after tests on his right wrist confirmed injury. The 22-year-old has been sidelined since hurting the wrist at Barcelona, has missed Madrid and is pausing competition to prioritise recovery ahead of a return date to be evaluated.
A group of leading male and female players has pressed for a larger share of Grand Slams' revenues, with threats of boycotts over prize money, welfare funds, and governance. The controversy centers on Roland Garros and broader calls for reform as meetings with the slams have stalled.