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Carlos Alcaraz returns to 2026 US Open competition following wrist injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 4:36 PM

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Carlos Alcaraz returns to 2026 US Open competition following wrist injury

Summary

Carlos Alcaraz returns to competitive tennis at the 2026 US Open after being sidelined for several months with a wrist injury. The defending champion enters the tournament without the benefit of hardcourt warmup matches, having only participated in a mixed doubles appearance with Serena Williams. Nike released a promotional advertisement featuring Alcaraz narrated by Travis Scott to highlight the return. Concerns persist regarding how the best-of-five format will affect his recovery, given his extended period away from match play. Despite the absence of recent competitive outings, Alcaraz has been seen reuniting with peers at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The tournament continues through September 13.

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•Carlos Alcaraz returns to the US Open after missing months of play due to a wrist injury.
•Alcaraz did not participate in any hardcourt warmup tournaments before the US Open.
•The 2026 US Open runs through September 13 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
•Nike released an advertisement featuring Alcaraz narrated by Travis Scott to mark his comeback.

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4:36 PMYahoo Sports — Nike launches ad starring Travis Scott marking Carlos Alcaraz’s return

What they're saying

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Nike tennis finally woke up in time to launch a fierce ad starring Travis Scott celebrating Carlos Alcaraz's return to tennis at the 2026 US Open.
— Yahoo Sports

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