Carlos Alcaraz Withdraws from Queen’s Club and Wimbledon 2025 Due to Wrist Injury

Carlos Alcaraz has announced his withdrawal from both Queen’s Club and Wimbledon, confirming that the wrist injury he sustained at the Barcelona Open will keep him sidelined throughout the grass-court season. The two-time Wimbledon champion shared the news directly with fans via social media, describing the absence as a significant personal blow.

In his statement, the World No. 2 said: “My recovery is going well and I feel much better, but unfortunately I’m still not ready to be able to play, and that’s why I have to withdraw from the grass-court swing at Queen’s and Wimbledon. They are two really special tournaments for me and I’ll miss them a lot. We keep working to return as soon as possible!”

The Barcelona Open injury had already ruled the Spaniard out of the full clay-court swing, including the Madrid Open and the Italian Open in Rome. Alcaraz also confirmed he would not compete at Roland Garros, which denied him the opportunity to claim a third consecutive French Open title — a feat that would have placed him in rare company in the Open Era.

The latest withdrawals mark a significant interruption to Alcaraz’s 2025 season. At Queen’s Club, he had won the title in two of the last three editions — in 2023 and 2025 — making him the tournament’s standout draw. His absence leaves the entry list considerably thinner, with only Alex de Minaur, Jack Draper, and Lorenzo Musetti confirmed at this stage, according to reports.

At Wimbledon, the impact is equally pronounced. Alcaraz claimed the title at the All England Club in both 2023 and 2024, and reached the final in last year’s edition, establishing himself as the event’s dominant force in recent memory. His withdrawal removes the defending finalist from a draw that will now look markedly different.

The beneficiary of Alcaraz’s extended absence is his primary rival, Jannik Sinner. The Italian world No. 1 — who won the Italian Open title in Rome — is now reportedly close to 3,000 ranking points clear of Alcaraz. With both Roland Garros and Wimbledon now open for Sinner to potentially sweep without facing Alcaraz, the gap in the ATP Rankings could widen considerably over the coming weeks.

Sinner is the defending Wimbledon champion, having claimed the title last year, and will now enter the grass-court season as the overwhelming favourite with Alcaraz absent. Should Sinner defend successfully at the All England Club and add Roland Garros, it would make a return to the top of the rankings extremely difficult for Alcaraz for the foreseeable future.

The full extent of the wrist injury and an expected return date have not been officially confirmed, though Alcaraz indicated his recovery is progressing. The North American hard-court swing later in the summer, which includes the Canadian Open, Cincinnati, and the US Open, represents the most likely target for his comeback.