There are few athletes who can turn the impossible into a reality, but Carlos Alcaraz is one of them. Unfortunately, he’s been nursing an injury for the past few months.
During this year’s clay court season, Alcaraz withdrew from the Barcelona Open due to a wrist injury. It was later revealed that his injury was serious enough that he had to withdraw from Roland Garros.
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“After the results of the tests carried out today, we have decided that the most prudent thing to do is to be cautious and not participate in Rome or Roland Garros as we wait to evaluate the progress so we can decide when to return to the court,” Alcaraz wrote on Instagram in April. “This is a difficult time for me, but I am sure we will come out of it stronger.”
Alcaraz’s injury also prevented him from competing during the grass court season. There were plenty of fans hoping to see him at the HSBC Championships and Wimbledon.
Even though Alcaraz has shared footage of him training on the practice courts, fans will have to wait a bit longer for his return to the court. It was revealed this week that he’s not on the entry list for the Canadian Open.
Jun 1, 2025; Paris, FR; Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reacts to a point during his match against Ben Shelton of the United States (not pictured) on day eight at Roland Garros Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images© Susan Mullane-Imagn Images.
What does this mean for the US Open?
Technically speaking, Alcaraz and his camp have more than enough time to decide if he’s healthy enough to compete at the US Open. The fact that he’s already missing a major warm-up tournament though is a bad sign.
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If Alcaraz is unable to defend his title at the Cincinnati Masters, that’ll be a strong indication that he’ll miss the final major championship of the season.
Hopefully, Alcaraz gets some good news in the near future. It’d be a shame to see the seven-time Grand Slam champion’s absence linger much longer.
This story was originally published by The Spun on Jul 10, 2026, where it first appeared in the Tennis section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
