Alcaraz to play US Open after four months out
Summary
Carlos Alcaraz, the defending US Open champion, is returning to play after missing four months due to a wrist injury. The 23-year-old Spanish player has not competed since April but is expected to participate in the US Open singles and possibly mixed doubles competitions starting August 30 in New York.Key Facts
- Alcaraz won the Australian Open in January 2025, completing victories in all four major tennis tournaments.
- He injured his right wrist at the Barcelona Open in April and was out of competition since then.
- Alcaraz confirmed his comeback through social media posts in August.
- He trained cautiously over the summer but withdrew from the Cincinnati Open due to his injury.
- Alcaraz has been practicing recently with fellow tennis player Holger Rune.
- His world ranking dropped from number two to a lower position, replaced by Alexander Zverev.
- Jannik Sinner leads the men's world rankings and has also struggled with injuries this year.
- The US Open tournament starts on August 30, 2025, in New York.
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