US Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz to return in New York after four months out with wrist injury
BBC • • sports
Key Points:
- Defending US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz is set to return to competition after a four-month absence due to a right wrist injury sustained at the Barcelona Open in April.
- Alcaraz, who became the youngest man to win all four Grand Slam titles with his Australian Open victory in January, has not played since mid-April and recently resumed training cautiously.
- Despite missing key tournaments, Alcaraz may also participate in the mixed doubles event at the US Open, where three wildcards remain available.
- Alcaraz has dropped from world number two to being replaced by Alexander Zverev, with Jannik Sinner currently holding the top ranking after winning Wimbledon.
- Wrist injuries are particularly challenging for tennis players, with past champions like Dominic Thiem and Juan Martin del Potro having their careers impacted by similar issues.
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