Janik Siner learned from reporters that Carlos Alcaraz will not be at Roland Garros this year.
The Italian played against Benjamin Bonzi at the tournament in Madrid, during which the news was announced that the Spaniard had withdrawn from the Rome Masters and Roland Garros due to a wrist injury.
Siner wished his biggest rival a speedy recovery.
"It's sad for tennis. Carlos is the defending champion and I always want to play with the best in the world, and he definitely does on this surface. Sad news, I didn't expect it. I wish him a speedy recovery and to be ready for Wimbledon," said Siner.
Last year he lost a match he won in the Roland Garros final to Carlitos. Now he is emerging as the top favorite for the title.
"Am I the favorite? I don't think that's a topic we need to talk about. First of all, tennis needs Carlos, tennis is much better with him, it's better for me too... The most important thing is that he takes his time, that he doesn't rush his return so that it doesn't get complicated and become an even bigger problem," Siner pointed out.
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