Alcaraz to play US Open after four months out
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is set to make his return at the US Open after missing four months with a wrist injury.
Carlos Alcaraz, the defending champion, is set to return to the US Open after a four-month absence due to a wrist injury. The 23-year-old spaniard had won the Australian Open in January, becoming the youngest player to achieve the career Grand Slam. However, he has not played since 14 April, when he injured his right wrist at the Barcelona Open.
Alcaraz announced his return on Instagram, posting "here we go!" alongside the American flag and a plane emoji. He could also participate in the mixed doubles competition, which takes place the week before the US Open. Alcaraz's world ranking was overtaken by Alexander Zverev, who has won the French Open and finished as runner-up at Wimbledon.
The US Open is set to begin on Sunday, 30 August in New York, offering the largest prize fund in Grand Slam history.
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