Overview
- Carlos Alcaraz confirmed at US Open media sessions that he will play in New York after a multi‑month layoff for right‑wrist tenosynovitis and that his team tested the wrist with long, intense practices.
- Alcaraz described himself as physically 100% while also saying he is working to overcome a psychological fear of using the repaired wrist in full match conditions.
- Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the tournament with a right knee problem and has been advised to rest, a development that removes a likely top‑seed matchup and changes seedings and draw dynamics.
- Alcaraz’s return follows missed majors and the Cincinnati withdrawal that cost him ranking points, so his fitness and form in early rounds will be watched closely for both his title defence and ranking implications.
- Their prolonged absences this season expose broader concerns about player health and scheduling strain and mean fans will not see the Alcaraz‑Sinner Grand Slam rivalry resume while both recover.