Carlos Alcaraz prepares for US Open after long injury layoff
The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 7:13 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Carlos Alcaraz makes his return to the court at the US Open after being sidelined for over four months due to a wrist injury. The 23-year-old Spaniard, who missed both the French Open and Wimbledon, is set to face Roman Safiullin in his first match since April. Alcaraz expressed confidence in his readiness and looks to replicate his Grand Slam-winning form, having previously defeated Novak Djokovic to win his seventh title at the Australian Open earlier this year. His return occurs amidst the absence of Jannik Sinner, who withdrew from the tournament due to an injury. Alcaraz aims to compete without setting expectations, focusing on enjoying his time back in the game amid the challenges he has faced during recovery.
- •Carlos Alcaraz returns after four months due to a wrist injury
- •He opens against Roman Safiullin in first match since April
- •Alcaraz won his seventh Grand Slam title at the Australian Open
- •Jannik Sinner withdraws from the tournament with a knee injury
- •Alcaraz focuses on enjoying the competition and staying healthy
- 7:34 PMThe Guardian Sport — Carlos Alcaraz believes ‘it is possible’ to win US Open despite long injury layoff
- 7:13 PMYahoo Sports — After being out four months because of injury, Carlos Alcaraz expects to be himself at the US Open
"Ther 23-year-old has not competed in singles since April Defending champion faces Roman Safiullin in first round Carlos Alcaraz believes he is capable of winning the US Open as he returns to professional tennis after a four-month injury layoff due to a right wrist injury. Alcaraz, the defending champion in New York, will compete in singles for the first time since injuring his wrist at the Barcelona Open in April when he faces Roman Safiullin in the first round. “So, it is possible [to win],” Alcaraz said. “I think that many people have shown it. [Roger] Federer, [Rafa] Nadal, many people have shown that you can win a grand slam after having been injured for a long time or having had a very hard injury. So we’re going to try to tie ourselves to that belief that we can do it too.” Continue reading...
"After sitting out more than four months nursing an injured right wrist that caused him to miss the French Open and Wimbledon, Carlos Alcaraz didn't decide to return for the U.S. Open to be anything less than his Grand Slam-winning self. “You’re going to see Carlitos playing the way he always has,” Alcaraz said. The 23-year-old from Spain is set to play his first competitive singles match Monday since getting sidelined by the wrist injury in mid-April.
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External links- The Guardian SportAug 28, 2026, 7:34 PMCarlos Alcaraz believes ‘it is possible’ to win US Open despite long injury layoff
Ther 23-year-old has not competed in singles since April Defending champion faces Roman Safiullin in first round Carlos Alcaraz believes he is capable of winning the US Open as he returns to professional tennis after a four-month injury layoff due to a right wrist injury. Alcaraz, the defending champion in New York, will compete in singles for the first time since injuring his wrist at the Barcelona Open in April when he faces Roman Safiullin in the first round. “So, it is possible [to win],” Alcaraz said. “I think that many people have shown it. [Roger] Federer, [Rafa] Nadal, many people have shown that you can win a grand slam after having been injured for a long time or having had a very hard injury. So we’re going to try to tie ourselves to that belief that we can do it too.” Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 7:13 PMAfter being out four months because of injury, Carlos Alcaraz expects to be himself at the US Open
After sitting out more than four months nursing an injured right wrist that caused him to miss the French Open and Wimbledon, Carlos Alcaraz didn't decide to return for the U.S. Open to be anything less than his Grand Slam-winning self. “You’re going to see Carlitos playing the way he always has,” Alcaraz said. The 23-year-old from Spain is set to play his first competitive singles match Monday since getting sidelined by the wrist injury in mid-April.
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