Italian Open 2026 is currently taking place at the Foro Italico in Rome, Italy, with the tournament running from May 5 to May 17. The tournament has now moved into the second round of both the ATP and WTA draws, where several top-seeded players are set to begin their campaigns.
However, several big names will miss the Italian Open 2026. Let’s dive into this story to know about the five stars who will miss the tournament.
Players who will miss the Italian Open 2026
1. Emma Raducanu
Emma Raducanu, who was all set to feature in the women’s singles main draw at the 2026 Italian Open, withdrew from the tournament at the last minute due to a viral illness. The 23-year-old rose to global fame after winning the US Open as a qualifier.
2. Jack Draper
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Jack Draper impressed many with his performances on clay last year, but the 2026 season once again brought injury concerns for the British star. Draper suffered a setback in Barcelona, where he retired midway through his match against Tomás Martín Etcheverry. Following the injury, he withdrew from the ATP 500 event, the Madrid Open, as well as the Italian Open in Rome, citing an aggravated tendon issue in his right knee.
3. Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz, cwho currently ranks World No. 2 in the ATP singles rankings and the defending men’s singles champion in Rome, suffered a right wrist injury during the Barcelona Open. The setback forced the seven-time Grand Slam winner to withdraw from both the Barcelona Open and the Madrid Open. Alcaraz later confirmed that he would also miss the Italian Open and French Open to focus on his recovery.
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4. Taylor Fritz
Taylor Fritz sustained a right knee tendonitis since the beginning of the 2026 season. Despite the injury concerns, the American continued to compete in several tournaments before deciding to step away following his exit from the Miami Open. Fritz later withdrew from multiple major clay-court events, which also includes the Italian Open. The former World No. 4 also remains doubtful for the French Open, although coach Paul Annacone recently provided a positive update on his recovery.
5. Marta Kostyuk
Marta Kostyuk is also part of the list as he pulled out of the 2026 Italian Open shortly after clinching her maiden WTA 1000 title at the Madrid Open. The Ukrainian enjoyed an impressive campaign in Madrid, defeating top players such as Jessica Pegula, Linda Nosková and Mirra Andreeva during her title run. However, Kostyuk later announced her withdrawal from Rome due to ankle and hip injuries.
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