Carlos Alcaraz announces he's playing in US Open after wrist injury sidelined him for 4 months: 'Here we go'

Yahoo Sports • August 20, 2026 • sports

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Carlos Alcaraz, a seven-time Grand Slam champion, is set to return to competitive tennis at this year's US Open after a four-month hiatus due to a right wrist injury.
The 23-year-old Spanish player, currently ranked No. 2 in the ATP, has yet to confirm his participation in the singles event but will have the opportunity to defend his US Open title.
Alcaraz's injury, tenosynovitis, caused him to miss major tournaments including the French Open and Wimbledon; his last major win was the Australian Open earlier this year, making him the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam.
His rival, world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, who won Wimbledon this summer, is currently uncertain for the US Open due to a right knee issue, highlighting the significance of Alcaraz's return for men's tennis.
The US Open main singles draws start on August 30, with Alcaraz possibly participating in mixed doubles before the singles matches begin, reigniting one of tennis's most compelling rivalries.

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