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Carlos Alcaraz targets return to tennis at Cincinnati Open following injury layoff

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 6:44 AM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Carlos Alcaraz targets return to tennis at Cincinnati Open following injury layoff

Summary

Carlos Alcaraz is set to return to competitive tennis at the Cincinnati Open after being sidelined since April due to a right wrist injury sustained at the Barcelona Open. An insider has expressed concerns about Alcaraz's motivation following his early career successes, including reportedly purchasing a €9 million yacht. Alcaraz has missed several major tournaments, including Wimbledon and the French Open, due to his wrist issues. He aims to compete at the US Open singles later this summer, although he will not participate in the tournament's mixed doubles event.

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Status Watch

•Carlos Alcaraz last competed in April at the Barcelona Open.
•He is expected to return at the Cincinnati Open.
•Alcaraz has missed major tournaments due to a wrist injury.
•Concerns about his motivation have been publicly discussed.
•He aims to compete in singles at the US Open later this summer.

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6:44 AMYahoo Sports — “Won Everything at 22, You Bought Your €9 Million Yacht” – Tennis Insider Shares Concerns About Carlos Alcaraz Ahead Of Comeback

What they're saying

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A tennis insider recently shared his concerns about Carlos Alcaraz as the latter prepares to return to the court after a four-month injury layoff. Alcaraz has been sidelined since April after suffering a right wrist injury during his opening-round match against Otto Virtanen at the Barcelona Open.
— Yahoo Sports

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