Boris Becker questions Carlos Alcaraz's recovery timeline from injury

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Last updated Jul 11, 2026

Boris Becker questions Carlos Alcaraz's recovery timeline from injury
Summary

Carlos Alcaraz is recovering from a right wrist injury sustained at the Barcelona Open in April. While he is back in training, Boris Becker expresses doubt about Alcaraz's readiness to return to competition. Alcaraz is not listed for the Canadian Open starting August 2 and is uncertain for the Cincinnati Open, where he is the defending champion. The US Open begins on August 30, and Alcaraz has over a month to regain fitness. With his absence, Alcaraz is expected to drop to third in the ATP rankings following Wimbledon.

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  • Carlos Alcaraz is sidelined following a right wrist injury since April.
  • Boris Becker doubts Alcaraz's readiness for upcoming tournaments.
  • Alcaraz has missed both clay and grass-court seasons.
  • He will drop to third in the ATP rankings after Wimbledon.
  • US Open starts August 30; Alcaraz defends 2,000 ranking points.
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  • 3:54 AMYahoo Sports‘Far Off, I’m Afraid’ – Becker Sounds Alarm on Carlos Alcaraz’s Progress As Injury Layoff Continues
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Carlos Alcaraz is continuing his rehab as he looks to recover from his right wrist injury in time for the US Open. However, tennis legend Boris Becker does not believe that the Spaniard is anywhere close to being ready to return.

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