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After being out four months because of injury, Carlos Alcaraz expects to be himself at the US Open
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· August 28, 2026
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Key points The 23-year-old from Spain missed the French Open and Wimbledon, but is now preparing for the US Open. Carlos Alcaraz is set to return to competitive singles play after a four-month absence due to a right wrist injury.
Carlos Alcaraz is set to return to competitive singles play after a four-month absence due to a right wrist injury. The 23-year-old from Spain missed the French Open and Wimbledon, but is now preparing for the US Open. Alcaraz expects to perform at his usual level, saying he has not changed his mechanics and is feeling physically great.
He is scheduled to play his first match since mid-April on Monday. As the defending champion, Alcaraz is favored to win again. He and his team believe he is ready for the competition, and he expressed a need to get back into competitive play.
Further details about Alcaraz's return to competition are available from the source.
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Category: News Published: August 28, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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