Jannik Sinner has expressed concern about Carlos Alcaraz after the Spaniard suffered a wrist injury.
Alcaraz picked up the injury during the Barcelona Open, forcing him to withdraw from that event and later pull out of the Madrid Open as well. This has raised doubts about whether he will be fit for upcoming major tournaments like the Italian Open and the French Open.
Speaking at the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid, Sinner said Alcaraz is going through a tough time and hopes he recovers quickly and returns to competition soon. He even mentioned he would like to see him back in time for the Italian Open.
Sinner also made it clear that if he wins the French Open, he wants to do it by competing against the best players, including Alcaraz. Their rivalry has been one of the biggest in tennis, and Sinner values facing him at full strength.
Both players attended the Laureus Awards, where Alcaraz—despite wearing a cast on his wrist—won the Sportsman of the Year award. He described the moment as unforgettable.
The two last faced each other in the final of the Monte-Carlo Masters, where Sinner won in straight sets.
In short: Sinner is worried about Alcaraz’s injury, hopes he recovers quickly, and wants him back on court—especially for the French Open—so they can compete at the highest level.