Overview
- Carlos Alcaraz announced on Instagram Thursday that he will play the 2026 US Open after a roughly four-month break for a right wrist injury.
- The Spaniard has not played an official match since mid-April and reported gradual on-court work in recent weeks before deciding to enter the final Grand Slam of the season.
- Alcaraz withdrew from several events while recovering, including a late pullout from the Cincinnati Masters, and currently sits at No. 3 in the ATP rankings.
- Jannik Sinner’s participation is uncertain because of an ongoing knee problem that forced him to skip Cincinnati and prompted medical checks in Torino.
- The return forces an immediate test of Alcaraz’s match fitness as he defends his 2025 US Open title and potentially challenges Sinner for ranking points if the Italian competes.