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Carlos Alcaraz wins Laureus World Sports Award while wearing a cast
TL;DR
Carlos Alcaraz won the Laureus World Sports Award while wearing a cast on his right wrist. He recently pulled out of the Barcelona Open and will miss the Mutua Madrid Open due to his injury.
Key points
- Carlos Alcaraz won the Laureus World Sports Award.
- He is currently wearing a cast on his right wrist.
- Alcaraz pulled out of the Barcelona Open and will miss the Mutua Madrid Open.
- His return timeline is uncertain but aims for the Italian Open and Roland Garros.
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Carlos Alcaraz is more injured than we realized. How long it will sideline him remains to be seen, but it is not a good sign that his right wrist is in an immobilized splint at the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards.
Alcaraz pulled out of last weekâs Barcelona Open after incurring the injury. He is not playing this weekâs Mutua Madrid Open. His timeline to return to the court is fluid at this point.
The Italian Open begins May 6, and Roland Garros on May 24. He is the defending champion of both tournaments and if healthy, would like to compete in both.
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Alcaraz is all smiles at Laureus World Sports Awards
Alcaraz was spotted smiling and laughing on the red carpet of the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid with the right wrist cast visible beyond his tuxedo.
Tennis is well represented in Laureus nominations with Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner up for World Sportsman of the Year, Aryna Sabalenka for World Sportswoman of the Year, Joao Fonseca the World Breakthrough of the Year, and Amanda Anisimova for World Comeback of the Year.
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Alcaraz won the World Sportsman of the Year award. He is the fourth tennis player to do so joining Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal.
Q&A
What injury did Carlos Alcaraz sustain?
Carlos Alcaraz sustained an injury to his right wrist, which is currently in an immobilized splint.
When is Carlos Alcaraz expected to return to tennis?
Carlos Alcaraz's timeline for returning to the court is uncertain, but he hopes to compete in the Italian Open starting May 6 and Roland Garros on May 24.
Why did Carlos Alcaraz miss the Barcelona Open?
Carlos Alcaraz missed the Barcelona Open due to his wrist injury.
