Alcaraz's French Open Participation in Jeopardy Due to Wrist Injury

Carlos Alcaraz, the two-time French Open champion, is uncertain about his participation in the upcoming Grand Slam due to a right wrist injury. The world's second-ranked tennis player will undergo medical tests in the coming days to determine his eligibility for the tournament. Alcaraz recently withdrew from the Madrid Open and is adopting a cautious approach, awaiting the results of his medical tests. "We will have to wait and see," he said, emphasizing the importance of the upcoming tests. Alcaraz expressed his positivity despite the challenging situation, stating that he is trying to remain upbeat. The tennis star's injury has raised concerns about his ability to defend his title at the French Open, which is scheduled to take place in a month. Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka was honored as the sportswoman of the year at the Laureus awards, joining an illustrious list of past winners, including Jennifer Capriati, Justine Henin, Serena Williams, and Naomi Osaka.