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Carlos Alcaraz returns to US Open draw after wrist injury

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 5:14 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Carlos Alcaraz returns to US Open draw after wrist injury
Summary

Carlos Alcaraz is set to compete in the 2026 US Open as he makes his return from a wrist injury. The seven-time major champion aims to defend his title amid strong contenders in the men's draw, highlighted by the withdrawal of Jannik Sinner due to a knee issue. Alcaraz will face Roman Safiullin in the opening round, while the women's draw features Aryna Sabalenka as the top seed and defending champion Coco Gauff seeded fourth. Both draws promise competitive matchups as the tournament unfolds in New York.

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  • •Alcaraz returns to defend his 2025 US Open title after injury.
  • •Jannik Sinner withdraws from the tournament due to a knee injury.
  • •Aryna Sabalenka is the No. 1 seed in the women's draw.
  • •Coco Gauff, last year's champion, is seeded fourth.
  • •The tournament features intriguing early-matchups across both draws.
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  • 5:14 PMCBS Sports — US Open 2026 men's, women's draw: Carlos Alcaraz looks to defend title in return from injury
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Alcaraz is back from a wrist injury in a wide open men's field in New York without Jannik Sinner

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