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In Photos: Carlos Alcaraz confirms US Open return after injury set-back

Updated On: 21 August, 2026 05:59 PM IST | Atharva Upasani

Carlos Alcaraz has confirmed that he will return to action at the US Open 2026 after being sidelined for four months with a wrist injury (Pics: X)

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Carlos Alcaraz is set to return at the US Open after an injury lay-off due to wrist injury (Pic: X)
Carlos Alcaraz is set to return at the US Open after an injury lay-off due to wrist injury (Pic: X)
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The 23-year-old Spanish superstar will return to defend his title at the August 30-September 13 tournament in New York after confirming his participation on Thursday. "HERE WE GO!" Alcaraz wrote in an X post

The 23-year-old Spanish superstar will return to defend his title at the August 30-September 13 tournament in New York after confirming his participation on Thursday. "HERE WE GO!" Alcaraz wrote in an X post

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The seven-time Grand Slam champion has not played a competitive match since April, when he injured his wrist at the Barcelona Open. The setback ruled him out of the French Open, Wimbledon, and the hard-court tournaments in Toronto and Cincinnati

The seven-time Grand Slam champion has not played a competitive match since April, when he injured his wrist at the Barcelona Open. The setback ruled him out of the French Open, Wimbledon, and the hard-court tournaments in Toronto and Cincinnati

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Alcaraz won his second US Open title last year, beating Jannik Sinner in the final. He then won the Australian Open

Alcaraz won his second US Open title last year, beating Jannik Sinner in the final. He then won the Australian Open

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However, after winning his opening match at the Barcelona Open, Alcaraz was forced to withdraw from the tournament due to a wrist injury. Despite his prolonged absence, he has retained his No. 2 ranking

However, after winning his opening match at the Barcelona Open, Alcaraz was forced to withdraw from the tournament due to a wrist injury. Despite his prolonged absence, he has retained his No. 2 ranking

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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has also been sidelined since winning Wimbledon. The Italian withdrew from the Cincinnati tournament due to a right knee injury, raising concerns over his fitness ahead of the US Open

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has also been sidelined since winning Wimbledon. The Italian withdrew from the Cincinnati tournament due to a right knee injury, raising concerns over his fitness ahead of the US Open

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