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‘Here we go’: Carlos Alcaraz confirms US Open return after four-month injury absence

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Seven-time major winner has not played since AprilSpaniard missed French Open and WimbledonUS Open announces record $108m prize fundCarlos Alcaraz has won his battle to be fit for the US Open.The seven-time grand slam champion has not played on the ATP Tour since April due to an ongoing wrist issue, but enlisted the help of football transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano to announce his comeback. The Spaniard has not played since withdrawing from the Barcelona Open in mid-April. Key points and original sources are listed below.

  • Seven-time major winner has not played since AprilSpaniard missed French Open and WimbledonUS Open announces record $108m prize fundCarlos Alcaraz has won his battle to be fit for the US Open.The seven-time grand slam champion has not played on the ATP Tour si...S1
  • The Spaniard has not played since withdrawing from the Barcelona Open in mid-April.S2
  • Alcaraz won the US Open in 2022 and 2025S3
  • The 23-year-old has not played on the ATP Tour since April due to a wrist injuryS4S5
  • Alcaraz is the defending U.S. Open champion after beating Jannik Sinner in four sets in last year’s final in front of Donald Trump.S6S7
  • Spanish tennis star had missed the French Open, ‌Wimbledon and the hard-court events in Toronto and ​Cincinnati.S8
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6h The Guardian

‘Here we go’: Carlos Alcaraz confirms US Open return after four-month injury absence

Seven-time major winner has not played since AprilSpaniard missed French Open and WimbledonUS Open announces record $108m prize fundCarlos Alcaraz has won his battle to be fit for…

6h The42

Alcaraz to return for US Open title defence

The Spaniard has not played since withdrawing from the Barcelona Open in mid-April.

6h Sports

Carlos Alcaraz to make US Open return after four-month injury layoff

The 23-year-old has not played on the ATP Tour since April due to a wrist injury

6h Independent

Carlos Alcaraz to make US Open return after four-month injury layoff

The 23-year-old has not played on the ATP Tour since April due to a wrist injury

6h Forbes

Defending Champion Carlos Alcaraz Confirms Return To 2026 U.S. Open After Wrist Injury

Alcaraz is the defending U.S. Open champion after beating Jannik Sinner in four sets in last year’s final in front of Donald Trump.

6h Sports

Defending Champion Carlos Alcaraz Confirms Return To 2026 U.S. Open After Wrist Injury

Alcaraz is the defending U.S. Open champion after beating Jannik Sinner in four sets in last year’s final in front of Donald Trump.

6h Al Jazeera

Carlos Alcaraz confirms US Open return after four-month injury layoff

Spanish tennis star had missed the French Open, ‌Wimbledon and the hard-court events in Toronto and ​Cincinnati.

7h Nypost

Carlos Alcaraz returning for US Open after long injury layoff

After months of rehab and a very cautious ramp up, the seven-time Grand Slam winner will be back on the court for the U.S. Open, which kicks off its main draw on Aug. 30.

7h Clickondetroit

Carlos Alcaraz is set to return from a wrist injury and defend his US Open title

Carlos Alcaraz is ready to return from injury to defend his U.S. Open title.

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‘Here we go’: Carlos Alcaraz confirms US Open return after four-month injury absence

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The brief

Seven-time major winner has not played since AprilSpaniard missed French Open and WimbledonUS Open announces record $108m prize fundCarlos Alcaraz has won his battle to be fit for the US Open.The seven-time grand slam champion has not played on the ATP Tour since April due to an ongoing wrist issue, but enlisted the help of football transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano to announce his comeback. The Spaniard has not played since withdrawing from the Barcelona Open in mid-April. Key points and original sources are listed below.

  • Seven-time major winner has not played since AprilSpaniard missed French Open and WimbledonUS Open announces record $108m prize fundCarlos Alcaraz has won his battle to be fit for the US Open.The seven-time grand slam champion has not played on the ATP Tour si...S1
  • The Spaniard has not played since withdrawing from the Barcelona Open in mid-April.S2
  • Alcaraz won the US Open in 2022 and 2025S3
  • The 23-year-old has not played on the ATP Tour since April due to a wrist injuryS4S5
  • Alcaraz is the defending U.S. Open champion after beating Jannik Sinner in four sets in last year’s final in front of Donald Trump.S6S7
  • Spanish tennis star had missed the French Open, ‌Wimbledon and the hard-court events in Toronto and ​Cincinnati.S8
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Sources · 8 citations

S1 The Guardian 1 report · EN
S2 The42 1 report · EN
S3S4S7 SportsLead 3 reports · EN
S5 Independent 1 report · EN
S6 Forbes 1 report · EN
S8 Al Jazeera 1 report · EN
Clickondetroit 1 report · EN
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