Carlos Alcaraz is taking no chances with his tennis future, having decided to abandon his French Open title defence to ensure he overcomes the most dangerous foe he's yet faced in his stellar career.
The 22-year-old won't go for a hat-trick of Roland Garros titles, and also won't defend his Italian Open crown in Rome, as he attempts to defeat the wrist injury that's rudely interrupted another potentially triumphant season following his Australian Open victory.
The news has stunned the sport, and left his greatest rival Jannik Sinner wishing him well on Friday, declaring: "It's painful and very bad for tennis".
