Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Carlos Alcaraz Announces US Open Return After Wrist Injury Layoff
Carlos Alcaraz is a famous tennis player who hurt his right wrist.
He has not played a competitive match since April.
Because of the injury, he missed several important tournaments, including the French Open and Wimbledon.
On Thursday, he said he will play at the 2026 US Open.
He will try to defend the title he won last year.
He won that final against Jannik Sinner.
Sinner is the world’s No.
1 player but is also recovering from a knee injury.
Their injuries could make the tournament less predictable and more interesting.
Carlos Alcaraz confirmed Thursday that he will return at the 2026 US Open.
The seven-time Grand Slam champion has been sidelined for four months with a right wrist injury.
Alcaraz withdrew from the Barcelona Open and missed the French Open, Wimbledon and Cincinnati Open.
He won last year’s US Open by defeating Jannik Sinner and remains ranked No. 2.
World No. 1 Sinner also withdrew from Cincinnati with a right knee injury while preparing for New York.
- Who
- Carlos Alcaraz is returning, while Jannik Sinner is also recovering from an injury.
- What
- Alcaraz will return to competitive tennis at the 2026 US Open and defend his title.
- When
- Alcaraz announced his return on Thursday after being sidelined since April; the tournament is scheduled for Aug. 30 to Sept. 13, 2026.
- Where
- The US Open will be held in New York.
- Why
- Alcaraz is returning after a right wrist injury kept him out of competition for four months.
- Returning player
- Carlos Alcaraz
- Injury
- Right wrist injury
- Time sidelined
- Four months; no competitive match since April
- US Open dates
- Aug. 30 to Sept. 13, 2026
- Defending champion
- Alcaraz won last year’s US Open by defeating Jannik Sinner
- ATP ranking
- Alcaraz remains No. 2
- Sinner’s status
- The world No. 1 withdrew from Cincinnati because of a right knee injury
