Carlos Alcaraz created a buzz across the tennis world with a simple “Here We Go” post, confirming that he will compete at the 2026 US Open. The seven-time Grand Slam champion has been out since April while recovering from a right wrist injury,

The tennis world got a shot of good news on Thursday as defending US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz confirmed he will play in the final Grand Slam of the year beginning next week. Alcaraz has been away from the ATP Tour for four months with a wrist injury.

Absent since April, the joyful tennis comet—and defending champion—announces his New York City return. Is a mixed doubles pairing with Serena Williams next?

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner’s withdrawal from the 2026 US Open, along with Carlos Alcaraz’s return after over four months away, has changed the picture at Flushing Meadows.

After a 2025 in which they met in three consecutive Grand Slam finals, they have not faced each other at any of the big tournaments in 2026.

The Spaniard has not played since April, when a right wrist problem forced him out of the Barcelona Open and then kept him away from almost the entire clay and grass seasons.

The wait is finally over for tennis fans, with Carlos Alcaraz confirming his return to competition in New York later this month. After spending four and a half months on the sidelines with a right wrist injury,

Carlos Alcaraz is set to return to tennis at the US Open after a four-month injury absence. The Spaniard has struggled with a persistent wrist injury in his right arm, which he has just not been able to shrug off. The 23-year-old is the reigning champion ...