Alcaraz's French Open Participation Uncertain Due to Wrist Injury

Carlos Alcaraz, the two-time French Open champion, has cast doubt over his participation in the upcoming Grand Slam due to a wrist injury. His fate will be decided by medical tests in the coming days. Alcaraz, ranked second in the world, expressed his uncertainty after being named Sportsman of the Year at the Laureus awards. He stated, 'We'll see. The next test will be crucial.' The tennis star has been dealing with the injury, which forced him to withdraw from the Madrid Open. He initially had his wrist treated during a match at the Barcelona Open. Alcaraz remains optimistic, saying, 'For now, I've been trying to stay positive.' Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka was named Sportswoman of the Year, joining a list of notable athletes like Jennifer Capriati, Justine Henin, and Serena Williams. Sabalenka expressed her emotions, saying it was 'a little bit crazy' to be alongside such legends. The awards ceremony was hosted by Novak Djokovic and Eileen Gu.