Carlos Alcaraz Confirms Tennis Return After Lengthy Injury Hiatus

Carlos Alcaraz, the world's top-ranked tennis player, is set to return to competition at the upcoming U.S. Open after an absence of four months due to a wrist injury. The 23-year-old, currently ranked No. 2, had been sidelined since April, during which he lost to his rival, Jannik Sinner, in the ATP Masters 1000 Monte-Carlo event.

Alcaraz's injury forced him to withdraw from the Barcelona Open on April 15. He had begun the year strong by winning the Australian Open and defending his title at Wimbledon, where he achieved a back-to-back victory in July. Despite these achievements, the absence of Alcaraz in recent tournaments has left a noticeable gap. Alcaraz confirmed his return to the tour via an Instagram post shared with Fabrizio Romano, expressing his enthusiasm with a fist bump emoji.

Serena Williams also reacted positively to the news in the comments section. The 2026 U.S. Open, where Alcaraz will defend his title, is scheduled to begin on August 24, with the singles draw revealed on August 27 and play commencing on August 30.