Carlos Alcaraz to Return at US Open After Four-Month Absence
It’s not yet clear if Jannik Sinner will join him.
The US Open will see the return of two top tennis players, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, after a four-month absence due to injuries. Alcaraz, ranked No. 2 in the world, announced his return on social media, stating his intention to participate at the 2026 US Open. The defending US Open champion, who has not played since the Barcelona Open in April, is expected to compete in the upcoming tournament.
Meanwhile, world No. 1 Sinner, who has also been out of action since winning Wimbledon in July due to a knee injury, remains uncertain about his participation in the final Grand Slam. Both Alcaraz and Sinner are considered the favorites in every tournament they compete in, having split 10 of the last 11 Grand Slams. The US Open ticket prices have not been affected by Alcaraz's return, with the average get-in price across all two main draw weeks hovering around $286 on secondary markets, a 13% increase from the same point last year.
Serena Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam winner, is also expected to return to tennis, following a three-set loss to Maya Joint in London where she withdrew citing knee injury. Williams was recently granted a doubles wild card for Wimbledon, but her singles status remains unclear as the US Open wild cards have not been announced yet.
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