Tennis Weekly Roundup: Alcaraz Withdraws from Majors, Tsitsipas Clashes with Support Box, and Eala Exits Madrid

Get the latest tennis news as Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from the French Open, Stefanos Tsitsipas clashes with his father, and Alex Eala exits Madrid.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 25, 2026, 4:10 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Tennis365

Alcaraz Forced Out of Title Defenses in Italy and France

The most significant news of the week broke as Carlos Alcaraz confirmed he will miss the Italian Open and the French Open. The Spaniard, who was the defending champion at both events, revealed that a wrist injury sustained in Barcelona requires a more cautious recovery approach. This withdrawal carries massive ranking implications, as Alcaraz is set to drop 3,000 points, potentially widening the gap between him and world number one Jannik Sinner. Alcaraz expressed his disappointment on social media, noting that while this is a "complicated moment," he remains focused on returning stronger for the latter half of the season.

Tsitsipas Secures Dramatic Win Amid Coaching Controversy

Stefanos Tsitsipas ended a three-match losing streak with a victory over Patrick Kypson in Madrid, but the match was defined by emotional volatility. After receiving coaching warnings and a subsequent point penalty from chair umpire Marijana Veljovic, the Greek star launched a profanity-laced tirade toward his father and coach, Apostolos. Despite the visible friction within his support camp, Tsitsipas managed to maintain his composure during the deciding tiebreaks to secure a much-needed 3-6, 7-6, 7-6 win, setting up a second-round clash with Alexander Bublik.

Alex Eala Concludes Madrid Run

Filipina sensation Alex Eala was unable to carry the momentum from her first-round victory into her encounter with Elise Mertens. Facing the 19th-seeded Belgian, Eala struggled to counter Mertens’ precision and experience, falling 6-2, 6-1 in a match that lasted just 77 minutes. Because Eala reached the same stage of the tournament in 2025, her ranking points will remain neutral. She is now expected to transition to the WTA 125 event in Catalonia as she continues her push for a higher global standing on the red clay.