
Wrist Injuries: Tennis Stars' Hidden Career Threat
Wrist injuries are among the most damaging for tennis players because the joint is delicate and central to generating spin and power; Carlos Alcaraz’s April wrist issue has sidelined him through the clay season and Wimbledon, highlighting a broader pattern of wrist problems that can derail careers, with examples like Thiem and Del Potro illustrating the long road to recovery and the psychological hurdle of reintroducing high-velocity shots after injury.











