Carlos Alcaraz Set to Return at Cincinnati Masters Ahead of US Open

Spanish world No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz has been sidelined since mid‑April after a serious right‑wrist injury forced him out of the French Open and Wimbledon. Following a measured rehabilitation program, he confirmed that his wrist is healing well and that he intends to resume competition.

Alcaraz is scheduled to make his first tournament appearance at the ATP Masters 1000 in Cincinnati, a key warm‑up event before the US Open. The US Open has already listed him among the entrants, and his team hopes the Cincinnati match will serve as a final test of his wrist condition and match fitness.

Although his participation in Cincinnati is not yet guaranteed, Alcaraz and his coaching staff have indicated he may play even if he is not at 100 percent, preferring to gain rhythm on hard courts while avoiding any risk of re‑injury. Training sessions have progressed from light ball‑hitting to gradually increasing intensity.

Former players and coaches have described his outlook as cautiously optimistic, noting remarks such as his hope to “hit the ball harder soon.” The comeback will be closely watched as he aims to defend his US Open title later this month.