Carlos Alcaraz to return at Cincinnati Masters ahead of US Open
Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz is in the final phase of rehabilitation after a right‑wrist injury suffered at the Barcelona Open in April. He is entered for the Masters 1000 event in Cincinnati, scheduled for 13–23 August, which he will use as preparation for the US Open where he hopes to defend his title.
Alcaraz posted an Instagram message while on a training break in the Greek islands, writing “Bonito lugar para desconectar! Ahora vuelta al ruedo,” signalling that his team is intensifying work on the court. He has been training on indoor cement at his El Palmar academy and plans to test his wrist in Cincinnati before the hard‑court swing.
Former player and commentator Prakash Amritraj said Alcaraz’s presence “significantly influences ticket sales” for tournaments, noting that organizers expect higher attendance and media interest when the Spanish star competes, and that an early exit would also affect revenue. The player’s absence has already impacted events such as Roland Garros and Wimbledon, which saw lower viewership without him.
Entities: Barcelona Open · Carlos Alcaraz · Cincinnati Masters · Jannik Sinner · Prakash Amritraj · US Open
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Cincinnati Masters is intended as preparation for the US Open. (preparation)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Commentator Prakash Amritraj said Alcaraz’s presence significantly influences tournament ticket sales. (quote)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Alcaraz aims to defend his US Open title after returning from injury. (goal)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Alcaraz is entered for the Masters 1000 tournament in Cincinnati scheduled for 13‑23 August 2026. (entry)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Carlos Alcaraz suffered a right‑wrist injury at the Barcelona Open in April. (injury)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Alcaraz missed Roland Garros and Wimbledon due to his wrist injury. (absence)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Alcaraz posted on Instagram: “Bonito lugar para desconectar! Ahora vuelta al ruedo.” (social_media)