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Carlos Alcaraz announces return for US Open after wrist injury recovery

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 1:14 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Carlos Alcaraz announces return for US Open after wrist injury recovery
Summary

Carlos Alcaraz confirmed on August 20 that he will compete in the upcoming US Open in New York City. The 23-year-old wrist injury sidelined him for four months, forcing him to miss both the French Open and Wimbledon. Alcaraz last played in April at the Barcelona Open. His announcement came via an Instagram video, expressing his excitement to return to the court. The US Open main draw begins on August 30, and Alcaraz aims to defend his title, having won the tournament in 2022 and 2025.

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Status Watch
  • •Alcaraz announced his US Open participation on August 20.
  • •He has been absent from competition for four months due to a wrist injury.
  • •Alcaraz missed the French Open and Wimbledon during his recovery.
  • •He last competed at the Barcelona Open in April.
  • •The US Open main draw starts on August 30.
Latest Updates
  • 1:14 AMYahoo Sports — Carlos Alcaraz confirms he will play 2026 US Open
  • 9:14 PMYahoo Sports — Carlos Alcaraz confirms US Open return after four-month absence
  • 6:09 PMYahoo Sports — Carlos Alcaraz Confirms US Open Return After Nagging Wrist Injury Forced Him to Miss Multiple Majors
What they're saying
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The tennis world got a shot of good news on Thursday as defending US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz confirmed he will play in the final Grand Slam of the year beginning next week. Alcaraz has been away from the ATP…

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Carlos Alcaraz will play at the US Open. The Spaniard made it official with a suitably flashy announcement on Instagram on Wednesday.

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