Carlos Alcaraz, the world No. 2 and defending two-time French Open champion, is in doubt for Roland Garros due to a right wrist injury and will undergo a series of medical tests in the coming days to decide his participation, with Madrid already behind him and the next examination deemed decisive.

Alcaraz withdrew from the Barcelona Open after an on-court wrist treatment and has emphasized patience, noting that no definite return date can be set until tests are complete.

Madrid’s organizers and the broader tennis world await clarity on whether he can defend his title at Roland Garros, as a miss could affect his ranking and schedule for the grass season.

Raducanu has been working informally with Mark Petchey since parting ways with coach Francisco Roig in January as she tries to regain form.

Since January, Raducanu has been training with Petchey in an effort to rebuild her game away from her former coaching setup.

Raducanu’s 2024 clay campaign included a fourth-round run in Rome, with ongoing back issues impacting events like Strasbourg and Roland Garros.

Raducanu is back in training and hopes to resume clay-court action in Rome at the start of May, aiming for the Italian Open with Strasbourg and Rabat preceding it.

Her planned clay return is the Italian Open in Rome, beginning May 5, 2026, with a pathway through Strasbourg and Rabat before Paris.

Raducanu is not yet ready to compete in Madrid but targets a return at Rome to kick off the European clay swing.

Sabalenka won Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year during a ceremony hosted by Djokovic and Eileen Gu, reflecting her emotional pride in joining a prestigious list of past winners.

Sabalenka’s recent form has included a heavy loss to Amanda Anisimova in Indian Wells, highlighting a need to be more aggressive and leverage her power.