Carlos Alcaraz feels ready to return at US Open after injury layoff
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 7:46 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Carlos Alcaraz stated he feels at "100 percent" as he prepares to return from a four-month wrist injury layoff for the US Open. He expressed some anxiety about competing again after missing the Barcelona Open, French Open, and Wimbledon. Alcaraz has gained confidence from intense practice sessions and feels fully supported by his coaching team. He last played singles on April 16 and has since been focused on overcoming the mental aspects of returning to competition. Alcaraz has participated in the mixed doubles event alongside Serena Williams ahead of the tournament.
- •Alcaraz last played singles on April 16, missing multiple tournaments.
- •He withdrew from the Barcelona Open due to a wrist injury.
- •He feels mentally prepared to compete again.
- •Alcaraz practices extensively to regain competitive feel.
- •He partners with Serena Williams for the US Open mixed doubles.
- 8:35 PMESPN — Returning Alcaraz giving full effort to US defense
- 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Alcaraz anxious after layoff but feels 'great' about wrist
"Carlos Alcaraz said Friday he feels at "100 percent" ahead of his defense of the US Open, but acknowledged feeling anxious after a four-month layoff due to a wrist injury.So I just have to go 100 percent," he said.
"Sidelined since April with a wrist injury and after missing the past two Grand Slam events, Carlos Alcaraz insists he is "feeling great" as he launches a bid to defend his US Open title.
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External links- ESPNAug 28, 2026, 8:35 PMReturning Alcaraz giving full effort to US defense
Sidelined since April with a wrist injury and after missing the past two Grand Slam events, Carlos Alcaraz insists he is "feeling great" as he launches a bid to defend his US Open title.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 6:45 PMAlcaraz anxious after layoff but feels 'great' about wrist
Carlos Alcaraz said Friday he feels at "100 percent" ahead of his defense of the US Open, but acknowledged feeling anxious after a four-month layoff due to a wrist injury.So I just have to go 100 percent," he said.
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