# THE BIG T DROP SHOT EDITION - Alcaraz Alert: Former World #1 To Miss Rome and Roland Garros

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Podcast: [The BIG T](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-big-t-7641591)
Published: 2026-04-24T22:18:00+00:00
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## Resource

Tennis just got a major shake-up.In today’s Big T-Drop Shot, episode, we break down the shocking injury news surrounding Carlos Alcaraz, as the young superstar is set to miss both Rome and Roland Garros. What does this mean for the clay season—and the race for Grand Slam glory?Hosts Brad Gilbert and Mark Petchey dive deep into the ripple effects across the tennis world. With Alcaraz sidelined, the door swings wide open… Will Jannik Sinner continue his dominant run and stack more titles? Or can Novak Djokovic summon greatness once again in pursuit of a historic 25th Grand Slam?And don’t sleep on the next wave—could rising stars like João Fonseca, Arthur Fils, or Martín Landaluce seize their moment under the bright lights? Plus: Is this finally the breakthrough opportunity for Alexander Zverev to capture that elusive first Slam?New Storylines. High Stakes. Big Surprises. It’s all here on THE BIG T Podcast.

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