Carlos Alcaraz to Return from Injury for 2026 US Open After Missing Wimbledon, Roland-Garros

Bleacher Report • August 20, 2026 • sports

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Carlos Alcaraz announced his return to competitive tennis at the 2026 U.S. Open after a four-month hiatus due to a right wrist injury.
The 23-year-old Spaniard missed both the French Open and Wimbledon but won the Australian Open earlier in the year, completing his career Grand Slam.
Despite his absence, Alcaraz remains No. 2 in the ATP rankings, positioning him as a top seed for the U.S. Open starting August 30.
Alcaraz is a former U.S. Open champion, having won the title in 2022 and successfully defended it last year by defeating Jannik Sinner in the final.
With limited time to regain full match fitness, Alcaraz is expected to be a strong contender at the upcoming U.S. Open.