Carlos Alcaraz Confirms US Open Return After Nagging Wrist Injury Forced Him to Miss Multiple Majors

Tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz is set to return to competition at the US Open, after a four-month absence due to a nagging wrist injury. Alcaraz announced his decision to compete in the tournament, which begins on August 30, on Thursday, August 20. The 23-year-old Spanish star stated in a post on Instagram, "Here we go!" The announcement came after Alcaraz withdrew from the Rome Open and French Open due to the ongoing wrist injury.

The injury had caused him to miss Wimbledon as well. Alcaraz, who won the US Open in both 2022 and 2025, shared a video in the post, saying "Here we go!" in both Spanish and English. Alcaraz's decision to return to the court was made cautiously, with his team taking a cautious approach to his recovery. The athlete has been dealing with tenosynovitis, a condition affecting a tendon in the wrist, according to the New York Times. Alcaraz is determined to make a strong comeback and return to the top of his game.