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Carlos Alcaraz confirms return for 2026 US Open after injury layoff

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 11:30 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Carlos Alcaraz confirms return for 2026 US Open after injury layoff

Summary

Carlos Alcaraz has announced his participation in the 2026 US Open, marking his comeback after missing several months due to a right wrist injury. The seven-time Grand Slam champion last played in April and withdrew from the French Open and Wimbledon due to the injury. Andy Roddick supports Alcaraz’s decision to compete in both singles and mixed doubles, suggesting it will help ease his return to competitive play. Alcaraz aims for his third US Open title at Flushing Meadows, beginning with mixed doubles on August 25 and singles on August 30. With world No. 1 Jannik Sinner out due to injury, Alcaraz's return headline the tournament's storylines.

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Status Watch

•Alcaraz confirms return to US Open after right wrist injury layoff.
•Andy Roddick endorses his entry in mixed doubles to aid singles performance.
•Singles main draw starts on August 30; mixed doubles begins August 25.
•Jannik Sinner is out of the tournament due to a knee injury.

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11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Andy Roddick Believes the Risk of Injury for Carlos Alcaraz Must Be ‘Next to Nothing’ After US Open Decision

What they're saying

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Carlos Alcaraz created a buzz across the tennis world with a simple “Here We Go” post, confirming that he will compete at the 2026 US Open. The seven-time Grand Slam champion has been out since April while recovering from a right wrist injury, making his comeback the tournament’s biggest storyline.
— Yahoo Sports

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