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Carlos Alcaraz returns for US Open after wrist injury layoff

10 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 6:46 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Carlos Alcaraz returns for US Open after wrist injury layoff
Summary

Carlos Alcaraz is set to return to action at the US Open, beginning August 30, after a four-month absence due to a wrist injury. The 23-year-old, who won the tournament last year, has not played since April 14. Alcaraz confirmed his participation through a social media post in collaboration with Fabrizio Romano. He aims to defend his title, having lost his world number two ranking to Alexander Zverev during his recovery. Alcaraz may also participate in mixed doubles ahead of the singles event, where he previously partnered with Emma Raducanu.

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Status Watch
  • •Alcaraz last played on April 14 after injuring his wrist.
  • •He confirmed his US Open participation via social media.
  • •Alcaraz is a two-time US Open champion, winning in 2022 and 2025.
  • •He was replaced as world number two by Alexander Zverev.
  • •The US Open singles event begins on August 30 in New York.
Latest Updates
  • 7:12 PMESPN — Alcaraz set to return from injury, defend Open title
  • 6:29 PMThe Guardian Sport — ‘Here we go’: Carlos Alcaraz confirms US Open return after four-month injury absence
  • 6:13 PMYahoo Sports — Alcaraz to return for US Open title defence
  • 6:07 PMYahoo Sports — Defending Champion Carlos Alcaraz Confirms Return To 2026 U.S. Open After Wrist Injury
  • 5:51 PMYahoo Sports — Carlos Alcaraz is set to return from a wrist injury and defend his US Open title
  • 5:47 PMYahoo Sports — Carlos Alcaraz announces he's playing in US Open after wrist injury sidelined him for 4 months: 'Here we go'
  • 5:39 PMYahoo Sports — Alcaraz to play US Open after four months out
  • 5:39 PMBBC Sport — Alcaraz to play US Open after four months out
What they're saying
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Seven-time major winner has not played since April Spaniard missed French Open and Wimbledon US Open announces record $108m prize fund Carlos Alcaraz has won his battle to be fit for the US Open. The seven-time grand slam champion has not played on the ATP Tour since April due to an ongoing wrist issue, but enlisted the help of football transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano to announce his comeback. Continue reading...

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Carlos Alcaraz announced on Thursday that he will return at the US Open to defend his title after recovering from a wrist injury that has sidelined him for the past four months.Alcaraz had been slated to return for this week's hard court tournament in Cincinnati, and when he withdrew it sparked fears he wouldn't be ready to defend his title at Flushing Meadows.

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Carlos Alcaraz is ready to return from injury to defend his U.S. Open title. “Here we go,” Alcaraz posted on his social media pages Thursday, with one picture showing him in front of the U.S. Open logo. The seven-time Grand Slam champion has been sidelined since April because of a right wrist injury, forcing him to miss both the French Open and Wimbledon.

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