Carlos Alcaraz announces return at US Open following wrist injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 6:29 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Carlos Alcaraz, currently ranked No. 2 in the world, will return to tennis at the 2026 US Open after a four-month absence due to a wrist injury. The defending champion has not competed since the Barcelona Open in April and missed the previous two Grand Slams. His fellow top competitor, Jannik Sinner, remains uncertain for the tournament, having withdrawn from recent events due to a knee injury. The US Open main draw begins on August 30, with the qualifying round starting on August 24. Ticket prices for the event have increased compared to last year.
- •Alcaraz last played in April at the Barcelona Open.
- •He missed Roland-Garros and Wimbledon due to injury.
- •Sinner has not played since winning Wimbledon in July.
- •The US Open main draw starts on August 30.
- •Ticket prices have risen by 13% from last year.
- 6:29 PMYahoo Sports — Carlos Alcaraz to Return at US Open After Four-Month Absence
"It’s not yet clear if Jannik Sinner will join him.
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