Overview
- Carlos Alcaraz announced Thursday that he will play the US Open after a four-month layoff for a right wrist injury.
- Jannik Sinner announced Friday that he will not play in New York because his right knee has not fully recovered, citing medical advice and continued rehabilitation.
- Alcaraz ramped up high‑intensity training in Murcia, including practice sessions with Holger Rune, and withdrew from Cincinnati earlier this month to give his wrist more time.
- Ranking stakes are concrete: as the reigning champion Alcaraz must defend 2,000 points at the Slam while Sinner will forfeit about 1,300 points by skipping the event, affecting the run for world No.1.
- The immediate effects include a lost potential Alcaraz–Sinner marquee matchup, a changed draw that opens opportunity for other top players, and a watch on Alcaraz’s match fitness and Sinner’s timetable toward the Asian swing.