Garcia Withdraws from Madrid, Sets Sights on Roland Garros

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Alright, folks, hold onto your hats ’cause Caroline Garcia’s back on Instagram breaking hearts — and not with her game this time. She’s waving goodbye to the Mutua Madrid Open, and, seriously, if you’ve ever had a backache, you feel her pain right now.

So, like, the gig in Madrid kicks off April 21st, and it’s at this place called Caja Magica. Sounds like a Harry Potter spot, right? Garcia’s sitting it out though. Said something about some injury blues and rehab time. She’s eyeing Rome next month, praying she’ll get there in one healthy piece. But, man, all hopes are pinned on her getting to Roland Garros ready to swing.

Fingers crossed, huh? The chaos begins May 25th in Paris… that’s when the clay really starts flying. I mean, it’s the French Open! Everyone goes nuts about it.

Anyway, Garcia spills her beans over on Instagram — something about tests on her back confirming the obvious: no Madrid tennis. “Need time,” she said. She’s got a recovery deadline, but Rome’s still a question mark. Roland Garros is the dream, folks. Imagine being in Paris… eating croissants and watching tennis? Bliss.

She’s pretty bummed about not playing, can’t lie. She was vibing hard last year, even if the scoreboards didn’t show it. It’s weird, right? You’re having a blast but the numbers ain’t matching your feels. This setback’s a gut punch… hopefully, she’s back with bionic strength or something.

Last update, she’s on a 3-6 scorecard this year. Ouch! Haven’t seen her since she tangoed with Iga Swiatek in Miami and — yeah, kinda got served. 6-2, 7-5, bam, done.

And Garcia, man, it’s been a while since we’ve seen her hitting clay… Not since she took a tumble with Jaqueline Cristian at the Paris Olympics. That’s a while, feels like years.

Anyway, gal’s gotta heal. Here’s wishing her a speedy recovery — we’re waiting for her comeback like we wait for dessert after dinner. Let’s get the show on the clay road again soon, Garcia!