Doubts Grow Over Alcaraz's US Open Return After Wimbledon Absence

Posted : 05 July 2026

Concerns are growing over Carlos Alcaraz's chances of defending his US Open title as the Spaniard continues his recovery from the wrist injury that has already ruled him out of both the French Open and Wimbledon.

The world No. 2 has not played since suffering the injury during the Barcelona Open in April. While many expected him to return during the summer, there has been little official information on his progress, increasing speculation about when he will compete again.

Alcaraz recently appeared in a video hitting balls lightly during a practice session, providing the first public indication that he has resumed on-court training. However, the session appeared to be limited, with no signs that he has returned to full-intensity practice.

With the US Open set to begin in less than two months, the 23-year-old faces a race against time to regain full fitness. A return before New York would likely require him to compete in one of the ATP Masters 1000 events in Canada or Cincinnati to rebuild match sharpness.

Recent reports have suggested that Alcaraz could instead delay his comeback until later in the season, allowing additional time for his wrist to heal completely rather than risking a recurrence of the injury at the year's final Grand Slam.

Neither Alcaraz nor his team has confirmed those reports, and no official decision has been announced regarding his participation in the US Open. The exact nature and severity of the wrist injury have also not been publicly disclosed.

The Spaniard has previously spoken positively about his rehabilitation, saying he believes setbacks are part of his journey as a professional athlete. Alcaraz said he remains confident that better moments lie ahead once he returns to competition.

He also credited his family for helping him maintain perspective throughout his recovery. The five-time Grand Slam champion said their support has allowed him to continue enjoying tennis without unnecessary pressure during a challenging period away from the court.

Alcaraz's absence has been keenly felt at Wimbledon, where the two-time champion was unable to defend his title. His withdrawal removed one of the tournament's biggest attractions and significantly altered the men's singles draw.

Tennis fans will now wait for further updates in the coming weeks as Alcaraz and his team decide whether he can safely return in time for the North American hard-court season or whether his comeback will be delayed until later in the year.

Doubts Grow Over Alcaraz's US Open Return After Wimbledon Absence

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