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Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the French Open, where he was set to defend his title. Coco Gauff expressed her support for him on social media after her match at the Madrid Open.
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Carlos Alcaraz wonât defend his French Open title next month.
While the stars of the WTA and ATP Tours were battling it out in Madrid, Alcaraz announced his withdrawal from the French Open.
After Coco Gauff won her second-round match at the Madrid Open, she sent Alcaraz a message of support on social media.
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Gauff wasted no time responding to Alcarazâs Instagram post with a supportive message.
âSo sorry to see this,â she wrote. âGet well soon.â
The American wasnât the only one reaching out. Patrick Mouratoglou, who coached Serena Williams, also shared his thoughts.
âExtremely sad news, but wise decision,â he said. âA career is long.â
Players and pundits alike showed their support for the world number two, recognising just how much his absence will be felt in Paris.
Alcaraz won his first French Open title in 2024 and successfully defended it the following year.
This year, with the Spaniard unable to chase a third straight title, the draw is wide open for a new champion to emerge.
Stan Wawrinka and Novak Djokovic are the only past winners in the field. At 41, itâs unlikely Wawrinka will add another major, but Djokovic has a strong chance.
The Serbian star may see this as his best shot yet at claiming a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title.
Alcaraz is definitely out for the rest of the clay-court season, but thereâs still no word yet on when heâll be back.
The article does not specify the reason for Carlos Alcaraz's withdrawal from the French Open.
Coco Gauff sent a message of support to Carlos Alcaraz on social media following her victory at the Madrid Open.
The French Open is scheduled for next month, but the exact dates are not mentioned in the article.

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He will be aiming to return for the grass-court swing, though, a surface where heâs found plenty of success in the past.
The Spaniard won Wimbledon back-to-back in 2023 and 2024 before falling short in last yearâs final.
He also took the title at Queenâs Club last year, finishing with an 11-1 record on grass for 2025.
But thereâs not much time between the French Open and Wimbledon. If his injury is serious enough that he had to withdraw from Roland Garros this early, his participation at Wimbledon could also be in doubt.
Alcaraz may even decide to return later in the year. Should he choose to skip grass altogether, a comeback during the hardcourt season would be an option â perhaps starting with Toronto or even later.
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