News about Carlos Alcaraz: Jannik Sinner’s rival sets a date for his return

There’s an update on Carlos Alcaraz’s injury; he’s been sidelined for two months after suffering a wrist injury during the Barcelona tournament in April. Since then, the Spanish tennis player has not stepped onto the court or picked up a racket, sitting out the tournaments in Madrid, Rome, Roland Garros, Queen’s, and Wimbledon.

The star from Murcia is facing a crucial week, according to RNE: Jannik Sinner’s rival will undergo an examination with Dr. Cotorro in Barcelona to assess the condition of his wrist and the extent of the injury. In recent weeks, Alcaraz has lost several ranking points, and after Wimbledon, his time off will have stretched to three months.

If this week’s medical exam yields positive results, the goal is to return during the North American hardcourt tour, which begins two weeks after Wimbledon and culminates with the US Open. Alcaraz and his team are considering three options for his return, depending on how he feels on the court: the ATP 250 in Los Cabos, the ATP 500 in Washington, and the Masters 1000 in Canada, which will be held in Montreal this year. The tournaments are all scheduled for late July through early August.

Alcaraz’s goal is to get back on the court at these tournaments, then fine-tune his form in Cincinnati and aim for the US Open in late August. In any case, the priority remains to fully recover from his wrist injury: the team is determined to avoid any setbacks.