US Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz to return in New York after four months out with wrist injury
Carlos Alcaraz is returning to defend his U.S. Open title in New York after four months away from the court.
The brief
Fans face the unexpected return of the reigning champion at Flushing Meadows following a lengthy absence. Alcaraz has been out of competition for four months due to a wrist injury, which forced him to miss both Roland-Garros and Wimbledon.
His participation marks an immediate comeback to the major tournament circuit. The announcement arrived through an unusual channel, with soccer transfer figure Fabrizio Romano breaking the news before widespread confirmation across sports media outlets including ESPN, Sky Sports, and BBC News.
Alongside the return announcement, coverage notes the reveal of record prize money for the tournament. Upcoming reports will track his physical readiness upon arriving in New York to defend his title.
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Who reported it (10)
- Carlos Alcaraz will defend his U.S. Open title after four-month injury absence NBC News · 3h ago
- Carlos Alcaraz to Return from Injury for 2026 US Open After Missing Wimbledon, Roland-Garros Bleacher Report · 3h ago
- Alcaraz confirms US Open return amid record prize money reveal ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation · 4h ago
- Carlos Alcaraz confirms US Open return after four-month absence Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- Carlos Alcaraz set to return from wrist injury and defend US Open title Anchorage Daily News · 4h ago
- ‘Tears of Joy,’ ‘It’s Not a Dream’ – Tennis Community Goes Wild as Carlos Alcaraz Announces US Open Participation Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- Carlos Alcaraz confirms U.S. Open return via soccer transfer figure Fabrizio Romano The New York Times · 4h ago
- Carlos Alcaraz: Fabrizio Romano breaks news US Open champion is to make comeback from wrist injury at Flushing Meadows Sky Sports · 4h ago
- Carlos Alcaraz to return from wrist injury, defend US Open title ESPN · 4h ago
- US Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz to return in New York after four months out with wrist injury BBC · 4h ago broke it first
Quick answers
When is Carlos Alcaraz returning?
He is returning for the 2026 US Open after a four-month absence.
What caused his absence?
A wrist injury that caused him to miss Wimbledon and Roland-Garros.
How was the return announced?
The news was broken by soccer transfer figure Fabrizio Romano and subsequently confirmed by outlets such as ESPN, BBC, and Sky Sports.
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